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Encarnacion-Strand started at first base and went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts and was hit by a pitch in Sunday's 9-0 win over the Dodgers.

Luckily, the HBP was from position player Miguel Rojas, whose 56 mph eephus didn't do much damage. It was just Encarnacion-Strand's third time reaching base over the last 16 plate appearances. After a promising first week in the majors, he's struck out eight times in the last 14 at-bats. Despite his lack of production thus far, Encarnacion-Strand should be fairly secure in a near-everyday role after a regular spot opened up for him with Jonathan India's (foot) move to the 10-day injured list Sunday.

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