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  • Max Muncy 3B | LAD

    Dodgers' Max Muncy: Sitting Friday

    Muncy is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Tampa Bay.

    The lefty-hitting Muncy will begin Friday's contest in the dugout as the Rays send southpaw Tyler Alexander to the mound. In three games since returning from the 60-day injured list Monday, Muncy has gone 4-for-10 with three runs scored, two home runs and six RBI.

  • Tyler Wade SS | SD

    Padres' Tyler Wade: Sitting Friday

    Wade isn't in the Padres' lineup for Friday's game against the Mets.

    Wade has gone 0-for-11 over his last four contests, and he'll sit down for a second consecutive game. Mason McCoy picks up another start at shortstop in place of the injured Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder).

  • Mark Vientos DH | NYM

    Mets' Mark Vientos: Two hits, three RBI in win

    Vientos went 2-for-5 with a double and three RBI in Thursday's win over the Padres.

    Vientos doubled home the Mets' first run of the game in the opening frame and later added a two-run single in the top of the ninth to extend his team's lead to four runs. It marked the second consecutive multi-hit effort for the third baseman and the fourth in his last eight games. Vientos also extended his hitting streak to 10 games with Thursday's performance, and he's now driven in at least one run in three straight.

  • Noelvi Marte 3B | CIN

    Reds' Noelvi Marte: Climbs to Mendoza Line

    Marte went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Thursday's 7-0 loss to Pittsburgh.

    Marte was one of only two Reds to reach scoring position, when he singled and stole second base in the eighth inning. The third baseman has steals in two consecutive games and is up to six for the season. A silver lining to the dark cloud that's characterized Marte's year to date is that he hit safely for a third straight game and saw his batting average creep up to .200.

  • Tyler Wade SS | SD

    Padres' Tyler Wade: Getting Thursday off

    Wade isn't in the Padres' lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets.

    After going 0-for-11 over his last four games while filling in for Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder), Wade will get a breather Thursday as Mason McCoy starts at shortstop and bats ninth.

  • Alec Bohm 3B | PHI

    Phillies' Alec Bohm: Not starting Thursday

    Bohm isn't in the Phillies' lineup for Thursday's game against Atlanta, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

    Bohm's six-game hitting streak was snapped by an 0-for-4 effort during Wednesday's win, and he'll now get a breather during Thursday's series finale. Weston Wilson will step in as the Phillies' third baseman and bat eighth.

  • Max Muncy 3B | LAD

    Dodgers' Max Muncy: Stays hot with three RBI

    Muncy went 2-for-4 with two doubles and three RBI in Wednesday's win over Seattle.

    Muncy doubled in two of his first three trips to the plate, plating three runs on the latter two-bagger as the Dodgers jumped out to a commanding 8-1 lead. The third baseman has now hit safely in three straight games since returning from the injured list due to an oblique strain, driving in at least one run in all three contests. In fact, he's recorded at least one RBI in each of his last five starts, dating back to May 14 against the Giants.

  • Aaron Schunk 3B | COL

    Rockies' Aaron Schunk: Picking up start Thursday

    Schunk will start at third base and bat ninth in Thursday's game against the Nationals.

    The utility player will enter the lineup as a replacement at the hot corner for the lefty-hitting Ryan McMahon, who is getting the afternoon off while the Rockies face off against Nationals lefty Patrick Corbin. Since getting called up from Triple-A Albuquerque on June 28, Schunk has made just 13 starts and is slashing .174/.224/.239 over 49 plate appearances.

  • Ryan McMahon 3B | COL

    Rockies' Ryan McMahon: Taking seat Thursday

    McMahon is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Nationals.

    The Nationals are sending southpaw Patrick Corbin to the hill in Thursday's matinee, presenting an opportunity to give the left-handed-hitting McMahon some rest. Aaron Schunk will handle third base for the Rockies.

  • Noelvi Marte 3B | CIN

    Reds' Noelvi Marte: Records multiple hits again

    Marte went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 11-7 win over the Blue Jays.

    Marte launched his fourth home run of the season as part of a three-run sixth inning that gave the Reds some breathing room. It was the second straight game in which he's recorded multiple hits, and the performance raised his batting average to .197, the highest it's been since his third game of the season June 29. It's not saying much, but Marte's .632 OPS in August has been his best month since he was reinstated from an 80-game suspension in June.

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