<p>Lance Berkman has not been a favorite of this E-Boland blogger. But to be fair, the Astros' import came through in a big way Tuesday night with a two-run double in the Yankees' five-run first inning against Tampa Bay.&nbsp;</p> 
<p>Berkman&nbsp;now has three runs batted&nbsp;in for September.</p>

Lance Berkman has not been a favorite of this E-Boland blogger. But to be fair, the Astros' import came through in a big way Tuesday night with a two-run double in the Yankees' five-run first inning against Tampa Bay. Berkman now has three runs batted in for September.

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