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  • Matt Olson 1B | ATL

    Braves' Matt Olson: Homers in extra-inning loss

    Olson went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run, two walks and a second run scored in Friday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Giants.

    Olson's seventh-inning blast tied the game at 4-4 and ultimately was enough to force an extra frame. The first baseman hadn't gone deep since May 24 after a stretch of five homers in seven games. For the season, Olson is at a .239/.344/.465 slash line with 13 homers, 34 RBI, 37 runs scored and 13 doubles across 62 contests.

  • Pete Alonso 1B | BAL

    Mets' Pete Alonso: Smacks two-run double

    Alonso went 1-for-3 with two walks, one run scored and a two-run double in Friday's 4-2 win over the Rockies.

    Alonso put the Mets on the board in the seventh inning with a two-run double to left field and came home to score in the ninth on a Francisco Lindor (toe) double. Alonso has reached base safely in 15 straight games, and over that span he has slashed .310/.388/.690 with nine runs, four doubles, six home runs and 20 RBI across 67 plate appearances.

  • Pirates' Endy Rodriguez: Leaves with trainer

    Rodriguez was removed from Friday's game against the Phillies due to right elbow discomfort, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

    Rodriguez seemingly tweaked his elbow after throwing a ball to second base while warming up for the second inning. The severity of his injury remains unknown, but the Pirates will take a look at him and should provide some details in the near future.

  • Rhys Hoskins 1B | CLE

    Brewers' Rhys Hoskins: Taking seat Friday

    Hoskins is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Padres.

    Hoskins will get the night off Friday after making six consecutive starts for the Brewers. In his stead, Jake Bauers will play first base and bat seventh.

  • Luis Arraez 2B | SF

    Padres' Luis Arraez: Returning to lineup

    Arraez (knee) will serve as the designated hitter and bat second against Milwaukee on Friday.

    Padres manager Mike Shildt told reporters Thursday that Arraez is working through posterior knee soreness. The 28-year-old is considered day-to-day, but he could see more work as the Padres' DH while Gavin Sheets shifts to first base. Arraez has gone 10-for-35 with five RBI over his last nine games.

  • Michael Busch 3B | CHC

    Cubs' Michael Busch: Getting breather Friday

    Busch is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers.

    Busch will get the night off Friday against ace lefty Tarik Skubal, after making four straight starts at first base. The 27-year-old Busch is riding a seven-game hit streak, and he's 10-for-23 with two homers and a 4:3 BB:K during that stretch. Justin Turner will bat eighth and play first base Friday.

  • Bryce Harper DH | PHI

    Phillies' Bryce Harper: DTD with wrist issue

    Manager Rob Thomson said Friday that Harper is day-to-day with soreness in his right wrist, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Harper is out of Friday's lineup.

    Harper has been playing through a nagging wrist injury and will get Friday off to rest and recover. The first baseman also missed time last week after being hit by a pitch in the elbow. In his place, Alec Bohm will bat third and play first base.

  • Josh Naylor 1B | SEA

    Diamondbacks' Josh Naylor: On bench Friday

    Naylor (hand/shoulder) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports.

    Naylor exited Thursday's game with hand and shoulder soreness, and the issue will keep him out of the lineup Friday. Still, the first baseman can be considered day-to-day. Tim Tawa will fill in at first base Friday.

  • Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand: Reinstated from IL

    The Reds activated Encarnacion-Strand (back) from the 10-day injured list Friday.

    Encarnacion-Strand has been on the shelf since April 17 due to lower-back inflammation, but after a lengthy rehab assignment, he's been cleared to rejoin the Reds. Prior to sustaining the injury, Encarnacion-Strand slashed .158/.183/.298 with two home runs in 60 plate appearances. However, he went 12-for-37 (.324) with a pair of homers over 10 games with Triple-A Louisville during his rehab stint.

  • Jared Triolo 3B | PIT

    Pirates' Jared Triolo: Perfect day at plate

    Triolo went 2-for-2 with two runs scored during Thursday's 8-2 loss to the Astros.

    Triolo accounted for both Pirates runs and two of their five hits before being lifted for a pinch hitter in the bottom of the ninth. The 27-year-old has recorded multiple hits in his last two games, but he's still in a platoon role and doesn't face a right-handed pitcher all too often. Triolo is slashing .170/.248/.287 in 107 plate appearances this season.

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