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Segura went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run, a double and two runs to help the Phillies to a 9-7 victory over the Cubs on Thursday.

The 29-year-old checked in with his fifth long ball of the season with a fourth-inning two-run blast off Jon Lester. He's taken nicely to his new surroundings in his first year with the Phillies, as Segura is now sporting a healthy .325/.371/.512 slash line through 166 at-bats.

Anderson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's win over the Tigers.

He's now gone yard in back-to-back games in Detroit, doubling his homer total on the year to a modest four. Anderson's .234/.311/.351 slash line through 45 contests isn't any better, but the 26-year-old's recent form offers some hope that he's headed into a hot streak.

Riley finished 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Wednesday's 9-2 victory over the Giants.

Riley smacked a two-out, three-run shot off reliever Derek Holland in the seventh inning to boost the Braves' lead to 9-2. It was Riley's fourth long ball in eight games since getting called up last week. The 22-year-old has spent time both at third base and in the outfield while slashing at a ridiculous .367/.406/.800. With his hot bat and versatile glove, the Braves should continue to find him a spot in the lineup.

Moustakas went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and three runs in an 11-9 victory against the Reds on Wednesday.

This was his second three-hit game that included a home run since May 16, but in his other four games since then, he went 2-for-14 (.143). Overall, the hot and cold days over the last seven days have moved his average up one point. Moustakas is batting .260 with a .531 slugging percentage, 12 home runs, 30 RBI, 30 runs and three steals in 177 at-bats this season.

LeMahieu went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's 7-5 win over the Orioles.

LeMahieu extended his streak of multi-hit games to four and is 8-for-18 with two homers, seven runs scored and four RBI in that stretch. The 30-year-old has excelled out of the leadoff spot for the Yankees and is slashing .329/.374/.459 in 44 games this season.

Duffy was removed from Wednesday's game with Triple-A Durham after aggravating his left hamstring injury, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Duffy was playing the outfield during his rehab assignment with the Bulls, but apparently aggravated the issue running out a groundball, per Durham broadcaster Patrick Kinas. The 28-year-old had his rehab stint "paused" for a few days a couple weeks ago, but Wednesday's aggravation has potential to be an actual setback. Duffy has been battling the hamstring issue since late February.

Escobar went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI on Wednesday against the Padres.

Escobar accounted for the team's only runs Wednesday, doubling in a run in the sixth inning and following that up with an RBI single in the ninth frame. He continues to rank among the National League leaders in RBI, with his performance Wednesday bringing his total on the season to 34. Escobar has swung the bat especially well of late, smacking four home runs, two triples and two doubles across his past 10 games. He's now hitting .279/.344/.547 in 212 plate appearances.

Donaldson is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Giants.

The presence of top prospect Austin Riley on the MLB roster affords the Braves the luxury of giving Donaldson the occassional day off without sacrificing any thump in the lineup. Riley is starting at the hot corner and hitting fifth.

Urshela is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Orioles.

Urshela hasn't cooled down after his hot start, hitting .340/.367/.468 over his last 14 games. DJ LeMahieu slides over to third base in his absence, with Thairo Estrada starting at second.

Longoria went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Braves.

Longoria retreated to the bench Monday in favor of Pablo Sandoval's hot bat. The latter did little with his opportunity (0-for-4), and Longoria returned to his usual spot at the hot corner and fifth in the order Tuesday. The 33-year-old has turned back the clock a bit in the month of May, slashing .273/.373/.523 with three home runs in 11 starts.