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Kepler went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and an additional RBI in an 8-0 win against the Padres on Monday.

Kepler had Arizona's biggest hit of the game, belting a three-run homer to right field in the third inning. Prior to that, he had knocked in Arizona's second run of the contest with a single in the first frame. Kepler began the campaign serving an 80-game suspension and didn't make his Diamondbacks debut until June 26. Even with Monday's big performance, he's slashing a meager .174/.174/.348 through eight games.

Buehler (5-5) took the loss against Arizona on Monday, allowing seven runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out four batters over five innings.

Buehler never seemed to settle in, as he gave up two runs in the first inning, four in the third and another in the fourth. The seven runs the right-hander allowed were his second-most in an outing this season, behind the nine runs he gave up in his previous start July 1 against the Cubs. Prior to the pair of ugly starts, Buehler had surrendered exactly one earned run in five straight appearances and no more than four in any of his first 16 outings this season. The rough two-game stretch has pushed Buehler's ERA up from 3.81 to 5.07, but he seems to be safe in the rotation for now given the Padres' lack of other options. Buehler is next slated to take the mound at home versus Toronto just before the All-Star break.

Drohan (4-2) earned the win Monday, allowing three runs (one earned) on six hits and two walks over six innings against the Cardinals. He struck out two.

Drohan didn't miss many bats with just five whiffs and two strikeouts, but he managed to churn out a quality start and earn the win. Since entering the rotation June 1, the southpaw has posted a 3.22 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 33:12 K:BB across 36.1 innings over seven starts. The 27-year-old rookie is tentatively lined up to make his final start before the All-Star break on the road Saturday against the Pirates.

Pfaadt (2-1) earned the win over San Diego on Monday, allowing four hits while striking out six batters over five scoreless innings.

Pfaadt was ultra efficient, throwing 54 of 72 pitches for strikes and issuing zero walks. All four of the hits the right-hander allowed were singles, and he didn't allow any Padres to reach second base. Pfaadt is still getting stretched back out after working out of the Arizona bullpen for over a month and then spending some time in the minors, but he's been great since returning to the big club, allowing just one run across 10.1 innings over two starts. He's lined up to next toe the mound this weekend in what's projected to be a tough road matchup against the Dodgers.

Soto went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run, a steal and three walks in Monday's 7-6 extra-inning win over Atlanta.

Soto's lone hit was a huge one, as with the Mets down to their final out in the ninth inning, he walloped a three-run homer to give his club the lead, though they would ultimately need an extra inning to emerge victorious. Known for his elite plate discipline, Monday marked the 27-year-old's second three-walk game and 12th contest with multiple free passes this season. While New York has struggled as a team, Soto has continued to produce, slashing .301/.414/.570 with 19 homers, 46 RBI, 41 runs and seven stolen bases across 72 appearances.

Olson went 2-for-5 with two homers, three total RBI and a walk in Monday's extra-inning loss to the Mets.

Olson left the yard twice, demolishing a solo homer to right field off Freddy Peralta in the third inning before coming through with a game-tying, two-run shot to left field off Devin Williams in the ninth inning to force an extra frame. This was a series to remember for Olson, who homered twice in both Friday's win and Monday's loss to bookend the four-game set against the rival Mets. It has been another stellar season for the veteran first baseman, who is slashing .273/.344/.546 with 24 homers, 23 doubles, 57 RBI and 61 runs across 89 contests.

Weaver picked up the save in Monday's 7-6 extra-inning win over Atlanta. He allowed one unearned run on a hit and two walks with a strikeout over one inning.

With closer Devin Williams having blown the initial save in the ninth inning, Weaver was called upon to pitch with a two-run lead in the 10th frame. The 32-year-old allowed the automatic runner at second base to score and loaded the bases with two outs but got Mauricio Dubon to ground out to secure the victory for the Mets. It marked Weaver's first successful save in three opportunities this season, though he has otherwise excelled in a setup role with a 1.89 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, 42:11 K:BB and 11 holds across 38 innings.

Williams blew the save in Monday's 7-6 extra-inning win against Atlanta. He allowed two runs on three hits and a walk with no strikeouts over two-thirds of an inning.

Williams entered with a two-run cushion in the ninth inning but was unable to secure the victory, surrendering a game-tying two-run homer to Matt Olson before eventually being lifted for Brooks Raley, who recorded the final out of the frame to send the game to an extra inning. While Williams has been shaky with a 4.85 ERA and 1.65 WHIP across 29.2 innings this season, Monday marked just his second blown save in 15 opportunities. Having pitched in back-to-back games, the right-hander will likely be unavailable for Tuesday's series opener against Kansas City.

Iglesias blew the save in Monday's 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Mets. He allowed three runs on three hits and no walks while striking out one over one inning.

Iglesias entered with a one-run cushion in the ninth inning but was unable to secure the victory, surrendering a three-run homer to Juan Soto. Atlanta tied the game in the bottom half of the inning, but New York ultimately prevailed in 10 frames. Monday marked Iglesias' first blown save of the season after he entered the contest a perfect 17-for-17 in save opportunities. The right-hander now owns a 2.37 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 33:6 K:BB across 30.1 innings in 2026.

Lopez did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing one run on three hits and two walks over five innings in a 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Mets. He struck out five.

With the exception of a Carson Benge solo homer in the second inning, Lopez was effective before departing after 80 pitches (52 strikes). In three starts since being moved back into the starting rotation, the right-hander has allowed three runs with a 12:3 K:BB across 13 innings. Overall, Lopez owns a 4-1 record with a 3.18 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 51:24 K:BB across 56.2 innings (21 appearances) and is lined up to make his next start Saturday against the Cardinals.