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.446: Andrew McCutchen's average in July 2012. He was named National League Player of the Month, and he had seven home runs and 15 RBIs in 25 games.

"It was as efficient a five innings as I've seen pitched. Ever." -- Hurdle, on reliever Vin Mazzaro, who pitched five perfect frames of relief Sunday against the Brewers following a 2-hour, 20-minute rain delay.