Bottom 2: J.P. Arencibia struck out swinging against Cliff Lee

Bottom 5: Arencibia struck out swinging Cliff Lee

Bottom 6: Arencibia called out on strikes against Cliff Lee

Bottom 8: Arencibia struck out swinging against Michael Stutes

Final Line: 0-for-4, 4 K

Notes: This biggest question surrounding Arencibia headed into 2011 was whether he could cut down on his strikeouts.  Well, he hasn’t.  Although his power is still there — 24 of his 50 hits have gone for extra bases — the Blue Jay backstop has struck out 66 times in 232 at-bats and currently sports a slash line of .216/.271/.435.

Total 2011 Sombreros: 60

*We are now finally up-to-date with all of the golden sombreros over the last two weeks.

Bottom 2: Juan Nicasio struck out swinging against Danny Duffy

Bottom 4: Nicasio struck out swinging against Duffy

Bottom 6: Nicasio struck out on a foul tip against Nathan Adcock

Bottom 7: Nicasio struck out swinging against Adcock

Final Line: 0-for-4, 4 K

Notes: Nicasio’s golden sombrero on Friday night was the third by a pitcher this year — all of which have come in a start lasting 8+ innings.  In his win over the Royals, the rookie right-hander hurled 8 shutout frames, allowed three hits, walked two and fanned four.  As promising as his career on the bump may be, the outlook isn’t as bright for Nicasio at the dish.  In his 13 at-bats this season, he’s struck out nine times.  He’s also mixed in two doubles, which can surely be attributed to luck.

Total 2011 Sombreros: 59

Bottom 2: Dan Uggla struck out swinging against Jeremy Guthrie

Bottom 5: Uggla struck out swinging Guthrie

Bottom 7: Uggla struck out swinging against Guthrie

Bottom 8: Uggla called out strikes against Brad Berken

Final Line: 0-for-4, 4 K

Notes: DUggla’s sombrero against the Orioles on Friday night highlights what is arguably the most disappointing season across the MLB.  The Popeye-armed second baseman is currently slashing .175/.241/.330 with 11 doubles, 12 bombs and 29 RBI.  He’s now struck out 76 times in 315 at-bats while coaxing just 26 walks.

Total 2011 Sombreros: 58

Bottom 1: Josh Hamilton struck out swinging against Jon Niese

Bottom 4: Hamilton struck out swinging against Niese

Bottom 5: Hamilton struck out swinging against Niese

Bottom 7: Hamilton struck out on a foul tip against Bobby Parnell

Final Line: 0-for-4, 4 K

Notes: I can’t help but consider that Hamilton mixed in this sombrero last Saturday solely to support his claim that people with blue eyes don’t see as well during the day. Well played, Mauer.

Total 2011 Sombreros: 57

Top 1: Andres Torres lined out to first against Carlos Zambrano

Top 3: Torres struck out on a foul tip against Marcos Mateo

Top 5: Torres struck out swinging against Mateo

Top 8: Torres struck out swinging against Sean Marshall

Top 11: Torres flew out to center against Carlos Marmol

Top 13: Torres struck out swinging against John Grabow

Final Line: 0-for-6, 4 K

Notes: What’s with all of the sombreros by leadoff hitters this season? Torres, who is no stranger to the sombrero, picked up his first of the season in the Giants’ 5-2, 13-inning loss to the Cubs on Thursday.

Total 2011 Sombreros: 56