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Sears (5-6) allowed five runs on five hits and three walks while failing to record a strikeout over 3.1 innings, taking the loss Tuesday versus the Astros.

Sears struggled early and allowed two runs in the first inning. He then gave up three solo home runs, two to Cam Smith and one to Mauricio Dubon, prior to his exit. The long ball has become an issue of late -- this marked the fourth time in his last six starts that he allowed multiple homers. His ERA is up to 5.45 with a 1.30 WHIP and 58:17 K:BB across 76 innings over 15 starts this season. The southpaw's next outing is tentatively projected to be this weekend at home versus the Guardians.

Hummel went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 13-3 win over the Athletics.

Hummel has found minimal playing time in the majors so far this season after bouncing between the Astros, Yankees and Orioles over the first two months of the campaign. He's back with the Astros again while they deal with a handful of outfield injuries, but he continues to work in a part-time role, as both Jose Altuve and Mauricio Dubon are also in contention for time in left field while Jacob Melton (ankle) is out. Hummel's seventh-inning homer was his first hit this season, and he's 1-for-9 with six strikeouts over four contests between Baltimore and Houston at the major-league level.

Walker went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Tuesday's 13-3 win over the Athletics.

Walker has hit safely in 10 of 14 games in June, but this was just his second multi-hit effort of the month. He's added three homers and 10 RBI while batting .241 (13-for-54) over that span. He's had a relatively unimpressive first season with the Astros so far, slashing .216/.282/.371 with 10 homers, 35 RBI, 30 runs scored, nine doubles, one triple and no stolen bases over 70 contests. Despite his numbers being worse across the board than in any of his previous full major-league seasons, he's still locked in as Houston's starting first baseman.

Dubon went 3-for-3 with a solo home run, a double, two walks and three total runs scored in Tuesday's 13-3 win over the Athletics.

Dubon was in the lineup for the fifth game in a row, though he's started at three different positions (second base, third base and left field) in that span. Nonetheless, it looks like Dubon will be the primary beneficiary of Jacob Melton (ankle) being sidelined for four weeks after suffering an ankle sprain Friday. Melton's promotion at the start of June had pushed Dubon into more of a reserve role. For the season, Dubon is at a .252/.294/.362 slash line with two homers, 14 RBI, 15 runs scored, eight doubles and two stolen bases across 137 plate appearances. There should be room for him in the lineup as long as his bat is hot.

Raleigh went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, six RBI, an additional run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 8-0 win over Boston.

It was an outstanding performance by Raleigh, who piled up a season-high six RBI while recording the eighth steal of his sensational campaign. The switch-hitting backstop is already up to 27 homers through 263 at-bats in 2025, matching his total from his first full MLB season in 2022, and his eight pilfers also represent a career high. After smashing a career-high 34 long balls a year ago, Raleigh is well on pace to shatter that figure this season.

Woo (6-4) recorded the win Tuesday against the Red Sox, giving up one hit and two walks in seven scoreless innings. He struck out six.

Woo produced 16 whiffs during a masterful performance, bouncing back in a big way after he yielded a season-high five runs in his previous start. Tuesday marked the second time this year that the right-hander worked at least six innings while allowing just one hit, and it was also his second scoreless appearance of the campaign. On tap for Woo is a scheduled matchup on the road against the Twins next week. He sports a 3.12 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 78:14 K:BB across 89.1 frames in 2025.

Smith went 4-for-5 with two home runs, a double, three RBI and three runs scored in Tuesday's 13-3 win over the Athletics.

Smith hit solo shots in the second and fourth innings before adding an RBI double in the eighth. The rookie has been dialed in lately, hitting safely in eight of his last nine games. He's 13-for-36 (.361) with six extra-base hits and eight RBI in that span, though his homers Tuesday were his first long balls since April 18 versus the Padres. Smith has a .266/.336/.412 slash line with five homers, 26 RBI, 26 runs scored, 12 doubles, one triple and three stolen bases across 220 plate appearances while seeing a starting role in right field.

Buehler (5-5) was saddled with the loss Tuesday against the Mariners, giving up eight runs on eight hits and four walks in 3.1 innings. He struck out two.

Buehler was shelled for a season-worst eight runs after matching his season high in innings pitched his last time out, and the four walks also represented a season worst. The 30-year-old right-hander generated 12 whiffs but fanned just two, and he's now surrendered at least one homer in nine of his 12 outings this year. Buehler owns a rough 5.95 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 53:22 K:BB over 59 innings during his first year with Boston, making him difficult to trust in his next scheduled appearance against the Angels.

Bride started at third base and went 1-for-2 in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Reds. He ended an 0-for-25 skid at the plate with a fifth-inning single before he was lifted for a pinch hitter in the sixth inning.

Bride was hitting just .133 with a .378 OPS in 20 games since May 1 before Tuesday. He was likely a candidate to be sent down or released, but now he could see an increase in playing time if he can get going at the plate with Royce Lewis back on the injured list with a groin injury.

Alexander (1-0) allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits and three walks while striking out four over six-plus innings to earn the win Tuesday over the Athletics.

Alexander made four appearances with the Athletics earlier in the season and allowed 13 runs (12 earned) over six innings across four relief outings. He started Tuesday and did a good job of quieting his former team until the seventh inning. Alexander threw just 56 of 95 pitches for strikes and wasn't dominant, but it was a serviceable start for the 32-year-old. It's unclear if he'll stick in the Astros' rotation -- he was called up as a spot starter after Lance McCullers (foot) landed on the injured list Monday, prompting a late shuffle of the team's pitching plans for this week. With off days for the last two Mondays of June, the Astros will likely be able to get by with a five-man rotation moving forward.