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O'Hearn went 3-for-4 with one double, four RBI and one run scored in Thursday's 14-1 win over the Yankees.

After hitting a two-run homer and corralling a steal Wednesday, O'Hearn once again made a significant impact Thursday. He notched his second three-hit game of 2023 and tied his season high in RBI during the blowout win. The power-hitting lefty has strung together a four-game hit streak, a stretch where he's hitting 7-for-16 (.438) with seven RBI and three runs scored.

France (undisclosed) went 0-for-3 with a hit-by-pitch in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Astros.

France missed three games with the unspecified injury. He wasn't very productive Thursday, but he didn't seem any worse for wear after getting plunked. The infielder has maintained a .265/.333/.397 slash line with seven home runs, 36 RBI, 52 runs scored and a stolen base over 83 games. He's currently in a rut, having gone 2-for-21 since his last multi-hit effort June 27 versus the Nationals.

Raley isn't in the Rays' lineup Thursday against the Phillies.

Southpaw Cristopher Sanchez will start on the mound Thursday for the Phillies, meaning the left-handed bat of Raley will take a seat to begin the game. Harold Ramirez will take over as Tampa Bay's designated hitter while Yandy Diaz mans first base.

France (undisclosed) is starting at first base Thursday against the Astros.

After missing three consecutive starts following a collision with the Rays' Isaac Paredes on Sunday, France now returns to the Mariners' lineup. The 28-year-old first baseman has been in a bit of a slump recently, going just 2-for-18 with an RBI and three runs scored across his last five games.

Naylor (wrist) is playing first base and batting cleanup in his return to the Guardians' lineup Thursday against the Royals.

Naylor missed the last two games after tweaking his right wrist, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go in this one. He and his teammates will be going up against right-hander Jordan Lyles.

Vaughn is not in the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Blue Jays.

It will be Gavin Sheets at first base against right-hander Jose Berrios. Vaughn is a strong bet to be in there for the nightcap versus lefty Yusei Kikuchi.

Noda is absent from the lineup Thursday due to a stomach illness, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Noda popped his ninth home run of the season during Wednesday's win over the Tigers but won't start Thursday's game in Detroit due to illness. It's possible he'll be available to pinch hit, with a return to the lineup in a day or two likely.

Noda went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in a win over the Tigers on Wednesday.

Noda's 397-foot shot to right field plated Jordan Diaz to cap off Oakland's three-run first inning and kick-start a prolific offensive day. The blast extended Noda's hitting streak to four games and marked his first time leaving the yard since June 21, but the 27-year-old continues to struggle with making consistent contact as indicated by his 36.4 percent strikeout rate over the last 11 contests.

O'Hearn went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer and a stolen base in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Yankees.

After picking up his first MLB stolen base, O'Hearn gave the Orioles some breathing room in the top of the ninth inning with a two-run shot off Ian Hamilton, extending the lead to 6-3. The 29-year-old O'Hearn has hits in his last three games following an 0-for-16 stretch over his previous six contests. Overall, he's slashing a strong .294/.343/.524 with seven homers, 24 RBI, and 19 runs scored across 137 plate appearances this season. Despite his solid year, O'Hearn could soon lose playing time with Ryan Mountcastle (illness) nearing a return.

France (undisclosed) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in San Francisco, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.

France has now missed three straight starts after being involved in a collision with the Rays' Isaac Paredes on Sunday, although the team's official site reports he did take batting practice prior to the game. The Mariners have not divulged what exact injury he's dealing with, but clearly he's still sore. Mike Ford will get another start at first base.