Mookie Betts singles and homer in the Dodgers 2-1 win over the Diamondbacks to jump to the top of the Baseball Musings Batter Rankings. Jose Abreu of the White Sox posts a one for three in an 8-1 loss to the Twins for second place. The Padres score a high number of runs again, Manny Machado going two for five for third place in an 11-4 win against the Angels. Trea Turner of Washingtion drops to fourth after an 0 for 4 night as Philadelphia win 3-0. Nelson Cruz of the Twins takes fifth place as he singles and walks against the White Sox.

The top twelve on the list are separated by ten points, so expect more day to day churning.

The AL Central remains the only hotly contested division race, with Cleveland, Chicago, and Minnesota separated by 1 1/2 games.