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Solano went 3-for-3 with a two-run homer, a double, and a walk in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Solano needed only a triple to complete the cycle but still enjoyed a perfect day at the dish Sunday. His two-run shot in the sixth inning proved to be the go-ahead knock in the Giants win. The 34-year-old owns a terrific .344/.388/.516 slash line with 27 RBI and 16 extra-base hits across 139 plate appearances this season.

Rizzo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Cardinals.

Rizzo took Cardinals starter Dakota Hudson deep in the first inning, almost straight to center field. The long ball was Rizzo's ninth of the year and first since he slugged a pair Aug. 29 versus the Reds. The first baseman has added 18 RBI, 22 runs scored and a stolen base through 40 games.

Freeman went 1-for-4 with a grand slam, two runs, one walk and one strikeout in Sunday's win against the Nationals.

Freeman blasted the first grand slam of his career Friday, and he now has two over the past three games following Sunday's performance. The 30-year-old had his 18-game hit streak snapped Saturday, but he bounced back by reaching base twice in Sunday's series finale. Freeman now has a 1.000 OPS with seven home runs and 30 RBI this year.

Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with a three-run homer in a 7-3 win over the Cubs on Sunday.

Goldschmidt's third-inning blast gave the Cardinals all they needed for the win. The first baseman now has four homers, 14 RBI and 21 runs scored in 32 contests. He's slashing .317/.462/.505 through 130 plate appearances.

Smith went 4-for-5 with three doubles, three RBI, two runs and one strikeout in Sunday's win against the Phillies.

Smith has been dominant at the plate this season, and he took part in the Mets' 14-run explosion Sunday with three doubles. He has a 1.043 OPS with 22 extra-base hits and 31 RBI in 2020.

Alonso went 3-for-5 with two home runs, a double, three RBI and two strikeouts in Sunday's win against the Phillies.

Alonso wasn't in the Mets' lineup Saturday, but the day off apparently served him well as he swatted three extra-base hits against the Phillies. The 25-year-old has largely struggled to begin the season, but he's now hit four home runs over his past four contests.

Cronenworth went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, one RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Athletics.

Cronenworth restored a one-run lead for the Padres with his RBI double in the fourth inning. He also doubled in the second inning and stole third with two outs, but he couldn't come around to score either time. The 26-year-old has four homers, three steals, 19 RBI and 21 runs scored through 36 games.

Walker is not in Sunday's lineup against the Giants.

Walker will get a rare day off despite having a modest four-game hitting streak going. He will be replaced in the lineup by Jake Lamb, who is batting eighth and playing first base.

Cooper (quadriceps) is taking grounders and taking swings Sunday, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

Cooper was absent from the lineup Saturday, but the team expects that he will be able to return to the field within the next few days. He's hit well in 37 plate appearances this season, logging a .278/.297/.556 line with two home runs, three runs scored and eight RBI.

Cooper is not in the team's starting lineup Sunday against the Rays, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

Cooper will sit for the second time in the team's weekend series. Jesus Aguilar is starting at first base and batting third, while Lewin Diaz will get the nod as the designated hitter and bat sixth in his place.