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Vogelbach went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk in the Brewers' 2-0 loss to the Cardinals on Thursday.

Vogelbach hit one of the Brewers' two extra-base hits Thursday. He and Luis Urias were the only Brewers to reach base safely twice. The first baseman is slashing .205/.319/.359 in 82 plate appearances. He never hits for average, but he does provide solid power in the lineup. The 28-year-old often sits against southpaws.

Belt was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Pirates due to left side tightness, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Belt exited Tuesday's game with the side tightness and was initially expected to return Thursday. However, LaMonte Wade will now shift to first base while Steven Duggar enters the lineup in center field.

Belt (side) is starting Thursday's game against the Pirates, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Belt was removed from Tuesday's game due to mild left side tightness, but he's starting at first base and batting fourth in Thursday's series opener. The 33-year-old has gone 4-for-11 with two home runs, four runs and three RBI across the last four games.

Harper went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's 5-2 extra-inning win over the Nationals.

The 28-year-old continued to torment his former club, going 4-for-8 over the first two games of this series. On the season, Harper is hitting .308 through 29 games with seven homers, three steals, 11 RBI and 24 runs.

Pederson went 3-for-5 with an RBI double in Wednesday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to Cleveland.

Pederson hit an RBI double in the fifth inning, but that was the extent of the Cubs' run-scoring offense Wednesday. The 29-year-old Pederson has been on a tear lately, going 12-for-25 (.480) with five RBI and three runs scored in his last six games. The surge has lifted his season slash line to .244/.337/.321 with one home run, nine RBI and eight runs scored in 92 plate appearances.

Ozuna went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Blue Jays.

Ozuna had a rough outing at the plate Tuesday night with three strikeouts but his bat did come alive in the sixth when he momentarily gave the Braves the lead with a solo home run to left. The 30-year-old has still not really figured out his swing so far, as he's slashing .203/.276/.333 with five home runs, 21 RBI and 13 runs scored to go along with a 13:36 BB:K. He has been making better contact lately but it's still been a majorly disappointing start to the year after an incredible offensive showing during the abbreviated 2020 campaign.

Harper went 1-for-3 with two walks, a solo home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Nationals.

He took Erick Fedde deep in the first inning, Harper's first long ball since April 25. The 28-year-old slugger is off to a fantastic start to the season, slashing .293/.426/.566 through 28 games with seven homers, three steals, 11 RBI and 23 runs.

Winker went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Pirates.

The rest of the Reds lineup only managed five singles. It's Winker's sixth multi-hit performance in the last 12 games, and on the season the 27-year-old is hitting a dynamic .374 with seven homers, 19 RBI and 24 runs in 27 contests.

Belt, who was dealing with "mild" left side tightness, exited Tuesday's game as a precaution, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

The veteran first baseman appears to have avoided a serious injury. He should be considered day-to-day going forward.

Belt exited Thursday's game after the seventh inning for unknown reasons, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

The veteran went 1-for-3 with an RBI before being replaced at first base by Wilmer Flores. Details surrounding Belt's exit figure to come out following the game.