8 Jed Lowrie, SS

Athletics infielder Jed Lowrie managed his seventh game with at least three hits Saturday against the Mariners, raising his average from .299 to .312. Lowrie extended his hitting streak to four games, batting .375 (6 for 16) with two doubles and three RBI.

Unfortunately, Lowrie remains in a power drought. After belting three home runs and slugging 1.000 in his first seven games, Lowrie hasn't homered in 29 straight games and is slugging .348 in that span.

Following a one-game appearance as the leadoff hitter last Wednesday, Athletics shortstop Jed Lowrie is beginning to cultivate a firm spot in the batting order. Lowrie was slotted in the three-hole for the third consecutive game Tuesday at Cleveland and the fourth time over the past five outings.

He is currently riding a three-game hitless streak -- matching his longest skid of the season -- that has dropped his batting average to .311. Lowrie has drawn four walks this month for a .364 on-base percentage.