NEW YORK, June 2 (UPI) -- David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox and Atlanta's Troy Glaus Wednesday were named the American League and National League Players of the Month.
Ortiz broke out of an April slump during which many were questioning the 34-year-old slugger's future with a big May, erupting for a .363 average and 10 home runs in 23 games for the Red Sox.
"Big Papi" also notched four doubles and logged 27 RBI while racking up an MLB-leading .788 slugging percentage.
Glaus, meanwhile, led a Braves resurgence in May that saw them overtake the Philadelphia Phillies for the National League West lead with a 20-8 record.
During the month, Glaus drove in an NL-best 28 runs with six homers while hitting .330. He also registered a .534 slugging percentage.
