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Robbie Ray SP | SD
Giants' Robbie Ray: Takes no-decision Sunday
Ray allowed three runs (one earned) on seven hits and two walks while striking out six over four-plus innings in a no-decision versus the Mariners on Sunday.
Ray was inefficient, exiting the game at 86 pitches (53 strikes). He had walked a total of 14 batters over 27 innings across his previous four starts, and he's gone six outings without allowing more than three runs. For the season, the southpaw is at a 3.33 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 96:54 K:BB through 110.2 innings over 20 games (19 starts). He's projected to make his next start at home in a favorable matchup versus the Angels.
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Coby Mayo 3B | BAL
Orioles' Coby Mayo: Goes deep in win
Mayo went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Astros.
Mayo launched a solo shot in the sixth inning before adding a single in the eighth. The 24-year-old has enjoyed a strong July so far, posting a 1.015 OPS with three homers through 10 games this month. With Blaze Alexander landing on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a broken hand, Mayo should have a fairly clear path to an everyday role at third base if he's able to maintain his hot-hitting ways.
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Josh Naylor 1B | SEA
Mariners' Josh Naylor: Records 19th steal
Naylor went 2-for-4 with one RBI, one stolen base and one run scored in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Giants.
Naylor saw his nine-game hitting streak snapped Saturday, but he responded with his first multi-hit effort since June 30. The first baseman has picked up four steals on five attempts in July and is now 19-for-23 on the basepaths this season. He's batting .253 with a .671 OPS, eight home runs, 37 RBI, 37 runs scored and 12 doubles over 93 games.
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Luke Raley RF | SEA
Mariners' Luke Raley: Hits go-ahead homer
Raley went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Giants.
Raley came off the bench for Weston Wilson in the sixth inning and delivered a go-ahead homer. Raley had gone 21 games without a long ball, batting just .164 with three RBI and a 3:20 BB:K in that span. He's hitting .230 with a .746 OPS, 15 homers, 37 RBI, 26 runs scored, one stolen base, nine doubles and a triple over 85 contests. The recent downward trend could lead to him becoming a bench bat if he doesn't turn things around, though he should still see a decent amount of time against right-handed pitchers as a left-handed hitter.
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Brandon Young SP | BAL
Orioles' Brandon Young: Goes seven strong in win
Young (8-2) earned the win against the Astros on Sunday, allowing one run on five hits and one walk with seven strikeouts over seven innings.
Young allowed a run in the third frame before cruising to his second straight seven-inning quality start, throwing 62 of 95 pitches for strikes with 10 whiffs. It continued a steady campaign for the 27-year-old, who's yielded three earned runs or fewer in 14 of 16 outings this season. He'll carry a 3.25 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 74:32 K:BB across 91.1 innings into a home matchup with Atlanta next weekend.
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Cole Young 2B | SEA
Mariners' Cole Young: Homers again in Sunday's win
Young went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Giants.
This was Young's second consecutive multi-hit effort, both of which have included a homer. The second baseman has 13 long balls on the year, including four over his last nine contests. He's now batting .256 with a .724 OPS, 48 RBI, 48 runs scored, three stolen bases, 14 doubles and a triple over 100 games this season. Young batted third Sunday against southpaw Robbie Ray, and the 22-year-old infielder could stick higher in the order if he sustains his momentum.
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Alan Rangel RP | PHI
Phillies' Alan Rangel: Jumped early in third loss
Rangel (0-3) took the loss Sunday against the Mets, allowing five runs on seven hits and three walks in four innings. He struck out four.
The Mets jumped all over Rangel right away, driving in each of the five runs across the first and second innings. The 28-year-old right-hander at least settled in a bit thereafter to give the Phillies some extra length via two more scoreless frames, but he's still yet to work into the fifth inning in any of his three starts. Rangel will be tough to trust as a fantasy streamer when he brings a lackluster 5.40 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 26:12 K:BB over 23.1 innings into his next scheduled appearance against the Yankees.
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Andres Munoz RP | SEA
Mariners' Andres Munoz: Perfect for save Sunday
Munoz struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Giants.
This was Munoz's first save since July 2, in part due to the Mariners stumbling into the All-Star break. He's on a 12-inning scoreless streak, in which he has posted an 18:4 K:BB. Munoz is up to 17 saves in 22 chances this season while pitching to a 3.96 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 55:15 K:BB through 36.1 innings.
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Hunter Brown SP | HOU
Astros' Hunter Brown: Control issues continue in loss
Brown (1-1) took the loss against the Orioles on Sunday, allowing four runs on three hits and six walks with four strikeouts over 4.2 innings.
Brown allowed runs in the third and fifth frames and struggled overall, throwing just 45 of 92 pitches for strikes while issuing a season-high six walks and hitting two batters. The 27-year-old has posted a 7.98 ERA while handing out 15 free passes compared to 13 hits through three July outings. He owns a 4.05 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 43:28 K:BB across 40 innings this season and will try to get back on track in a road matchup with the White Sox next weekend.
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Logan Gilbert SP | SEA
Mariners' Logan Gilbert: Strikes out 10 in win
Gilbert (8-6) allowed three runs on four hits and a walk while striking out 10 over six innings to earn the win over the Giants on Sunday.
Gilbert has gone at least six innings in seven consecutive starts, allowing 14 runs over 46.1 innings with a 52:8 K:BB in that span. The right-hander allowed an early home run to Bryce Eldridge in the first inning and another run before the frame was over, but Gilbert was able to settle in. For the season, he now has a 3.38 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 129:25 K:BB through 120 innings over 20 starts. Gilbert's next outing is projected to be on the road versus the Rangers.