Damon is A.L. Player of the Month

Royals outfielder Johnny Damon has been named the American League player of the month for July. Damon had 51 hits, only the fourth Royal to ever amasse 50 in a single month. Damon batted .436 with 8 steals, scored 25 runs and drove in 20. Roger Clemens of the Yankees, who will pitch against the Royals tonight, is the A.L. pitcher of the month after going 5-0 with a 1.91 ERA.