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Nick Senzel 3B | LAD
Reds' Nick Senzel: Undergoes finger surgery
Senzel (finger) underwent surgery to "reduce the fracture in his right index finger" Thursday.
Senzel was originally reported to have suffered a torn tendon on the finger, but following surgery the fracture now appears to have been the extent of the damage. The 22-year-old was already declared out for the season and it remains to be seen how the lack of a torn tendon affects the timeline for his recovery, but it's good news nonetheless.
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Jean Segura 3B | CLE
Mariners' Jean Segura: Scores thrice in win
Segura went 2-for-5 with two doubles, a walk and three runs in an extra-innings win over the Orioles on Wednesday.
Segura cashed in on all three occasions in which he was on base, including in the 11th inning, when he crossed the plate with what turned out to be the winning run. There seems to be no stopping the hot-hitting shortstop, who's returned from a four-game absence due to a forearm infection to go 5-for-12 with the pair of doubles, three walks and four runs over the subsequent three contests.
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Max Muncy 3B | LAD
Dodgers' Max Muncy: Continues power binge
Muncy went 1-for-4 with his 16th home run of the season in Wednesday's 7-5 win over the Cubs.
Muncy has homered in three of his last five games, lifting his slugging percentage to .706 in the month of June. The 27-year-old has played his way into an everyday role with the Dodgers, making most of his starts at first, but also seeing the occasional start at second and third base. Two of his four starts at the keystone have come over the last four contests, a situation that could persist if manager Dave Roberts elects to play him over Logan Forsythe against righties in an effort to keep the red-hot Joc Pederson in the lineup. Muncy is already a strong asset at first base, but his value would tick up even higher if he were to gain eligibility at second base in the coming weeks.
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Rafael Devers 1B | SF
Red Sox's Rafael Devers: Three hits Wednesday
Devers went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI, a run scored, a stolen base and a strikeout in Wednesday's win over the Angels.
Devers delivered the game-winning hit in the seventh inning, driving in a run on a double to put Boston back in front after blowing a six-run lead. He's tallied five multi-hit games over the past 11 contests, and the 21-year-old has also been more aggressive on the basepaths of late. The steal was just his fifth of the year (in six tries) but fourth in the past three weeks.
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Alex Bregman 3B | CHC
Astros' Alex Bregman: Blasts walkoff shot Wednesday
Bregman 3-for-5 with two doubles, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 7-6 win over the Blue Jays.
He saved the best for last, launching a walkoff two-run homer off Jays closer Ryan Tepera in the bottom of the ninth inning. Bregman is absolutely locked in right now, going yard in three straight games to give him 14 home runs on the year, and he's hitting .309 (30-for-97) through 23 games in June with nine homers, 22 runs and 26 RBI.
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Mike Moustakas 3B | CHW
Royals' Mike Moustakas: Clubs 15th homer Wednesday
Moustakas went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Brewers.
He went yard to lead off the seventh inning, kicking off a four-run rally that broke open a 1-1 tie. Moustakas has endured a brutal June, hitting .190 (16-for-84) on the month, but he now has 15 homers on the year and is still on pace for his second straight 30-homer campaign.
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Alex Bregman 3B | CHC
Astros' Alex Bregman: Four extra-base hits
Bregman went 4-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, two runs and three doubles in Tuesday's win over the Blue Jays.
Bregman recorded doubles in the third, fifth and seventh innings, giving him a total of 25 on the season. He then hit a two-run homer -- his 13th of the year -- in the eighth inning, bringing him to a season-best 10 total bases in one game. Bregman's 39 extra-base hits trail only Jose Ramirez (44) among MLB third basemen, and the 24-year-old's .866 OPS is good for fifth at the position.
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Danny Valencia 3B | BAL
Orioles' Danny Valencia: Clubs home run No. 7
Valencia was 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Seattle.
Valencia gave the Orioles an early lead with the second-inning home run, but was caught stealing and picked off his other two times on the basepaths. The 33-year-old has been a relative bright spot of the Baltimore offense in 2018, with a .287/.354/.467 slash line in 189 plate appearances.
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Jeimer Candelario 3B | LAA
Tigers' Jeimer Candelario: Gathers two hits Tuesday
Candelario went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Tuesday's loss to the Athletics.
Candelario needed some positive vibes at the plate, as he entered the contest in a 2-for-20 slump, which included four straight hitless efforts. The 24-year-old's average has dipped to .243, though he still has a solid .808 OPS and should continue to get regular playing time in a Detroit lineup that doesn't have a ton of offensive weapons.
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Jean Segura 3B | CLE
Mariners' Jean Segura: Another three-hit game
Segura went 3-for-4 with a run scored and was caught stealing during Tuesday's 3-2 win over in Baltimore.
Segura put forth yet another multi-hit effort Tuesday, his major-league leading 33rd such performance this season. The 28-year-old has a .337/.364/.479 slash line with six home runs, 53 runs, 44 RBI and 14 stolen bases in 303 at-bats in 2018.