Atlanta Braves shortstop Yunel Escobar collides with New York Mets' Ryan Church as Escobar throws to first to complete a double play on a ball hit by Damion...

Chicago Cubs catcher Koyie Hill, left, dives but misses the tag on New York Mets' Ryan Church during the eighth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at Shea Stadium in...

New York Mets players Carlos Beltran (15) and Ryan Church (19) celebrate their victory against the Washington Nationals after a Major League Baseball game on Wednesday...

New York Mets' Ryan Church, left, watches as Mets manager Willie Randolph, center, argues with third base umpire Mike Reilly and...

NEW YORK - MAY 11: Ryan Church #19 of the New York Mets hits a home run in the 5th inning against the...

May 7, 2008; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New York Mets right fielder Ryan Church (19) bats during 12-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium

...Carlos Delgado, third from left, is greeted at home plate by teammates Damion Easley, left, and Ryan Church, right, in front of umpire Greg Gibson after hitting a three-run home run off Arizona...

PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL - MARCH 01: Right fielder Ryan Church #19 and first baseman Marlon Anderson #9 of the New York Mets collide in shallow right...

Ryan Church has nearly matched last season's walk total

Ryan Church's late 3-run shot put the Nationals in first place