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Jose Iglesias 2B | NYM
Mets' Jose Iglesias: Hitting bench Thursday
Iglesias is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Though he'll hit the bench Thursday, Iglesias seems to have pushed his way into a near-everyday role in the New York infield. He had started in five of the previous six games, and he turned in another strong performance in Wednesday's 6-2 win, going 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and two runs. Jeff McNeil will cover second base Thursday, but McNeil could end up seeing more time in the corner outfield if the Mets want to continue opening up regular playing time in the infield for Iglesias.
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Ketel Marte 2B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Homers in win
Marte went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 7-5 win over Atlanta.
Marte belted a home run to tie the game in the third inning of a back-and-forth affair. A starter in the upcoming All-Star game, Marte is batting .283/.351/.506 with 18 home runs, 52 RBI and 62 runs over 88 games.
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Jose Iglesias 2B | NYM
Mets' Jose Iglesias: Collects three hits in victory
Iglesias went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs and two RBI in Wednesday's 6-2 win against Washington.
Iglesias had been running cold in July coming into Wednesday, batting .185 (5-for-27) over eight contests. However, he's continued to start on a consistent basis, as he's been in the lineup -- primarily at second base -- in five of the Mets' past six contests. That certainly paid off for the team Wednesday, as Iglesias collected three hits, including a tiebreaking two-run single in the sixth frame. The veteran infielder is batting a robust .338 on the campaign, albeit with just one homer and one steal over 27 games.
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Jonathan India 2B | CIN
Reds' Jonathan India: Homers in Wednesday's loss
India went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Rockies.
India was scratched with a left knee contusion Tuesday, and he returned in a non-defensive role as the designated hitter Wednesday. The homer was his second in July, though he's batting just .194 (6-for-31) with three RBI this month. Overall, the second baseman is at a .269/.369/.411 slash line with seven homers, 37 RBI, 44 runs scored, eight stolen bases, 19 doubles and one triple through 350 plate appearances this season.
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Nico Hoerner 2B | CHC
Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Tallies two hits in win
Hoerner went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Orioles.
Hoerner extended his hitting streak to six games as he tries to build some momentum heading into the All-Star break. The infielder is batting just .248 for the season, though he's hitting .333 during the recent hot streak. Hoerner batted .281 or better each of the last three seasons, which provides some optimism that a big second half is in store.
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Vidal Brujan 2B | MIA
Marlins' Vidal Brujan: Heading to bench Wednesday
Brujan is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.
Brujan has emerged as the Marlins' primary option at the keystone since Otto Lopez (back) was placed on the injured list last week. Though Jonah Bride will get the nod at second base Wednesday, Brujan had started in each of the previous seven games while going 3-for-23 with two doubles, one stolen base, four walks, six runs and two RBI.
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Jeff McNeil 2B | NYM
Mets' Jeff McNeil: Sitting versus southpaw
McNeil is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
With lefty Patrick Corbin toeing the rubber for Washington, the lefty-hitting McNeil will bow out of the starting nine. Brandon Nimmo and Tyrone Taylor will serve as the Mets' starters in the corner outfield while Jose Iglesias gets the nod at second base.
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Gavin Lux 2B | LAD
Dodgers' Gavin Lux: Heads to bench against lefty
Lux is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
With southpaw Cristopher Sanchez on the hill for the Phillies, the lefty-hitting Lux will retreat to the bench. Chris Taylor will cover second base in Lux's stead.
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Jonathan India 2B | CIN
Reds' Jonathan India: Back in lineup
India (knee) will start at designated hitter and bat leadoff in Wednesday's contest versus the Rockies.
India was scratched from the lineup ahead of Tuesday's 12-6 win due to a left knee contusion, but he's feeling well enough to at least handle a non-defensive role Wednesday. The Reds will go with Santiago Espinal at India's usual spot at second base.
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Jonathan India 2B | CIN
Reds' Jonathan India: Scratched from lineup
India was a late scratch Tuesday versus the Rockies due to a left knee contusion.
India was set to start at second and bat leadoff Tuesday. The second baseman Is coming off of an impressive June in which he slashed .380/.454/.587, but due to the injury, Santiago Espinal will take his place at the keystone and bat eighth Tuesday. Spencer Steer will now bat leadoff.