J.J. Hardy

J.J. Hardy goes yard twice for Baltimore in blowout

Baltimore Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy had two home runs, three RBI's and three runs scored on 3-for-4 hitting as the Orioles laid a 13-5 beating on the Houston Astros Thursday night.

What It Means:

Hardy has been playing well in August, with seven extra-base hits (including three home runs), six runs scored and eight RBI's in 15 games.

The 34-year-old is slashing .278/.313/.430 on the year, while sporting a .316 wOBA and .152 ISO that are both his best since 2013.