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Riley went 4-for-6 with a home run, three total runs and two total RBI against the Mets in a 13-10 extra-inning win Thursday.

Riley got Atlanta off to a fast start in what ended up being a slugfest, raking a two-run shot to right field in the first inning. That was one of a season-high four hits for the third baseman in the contest, lifting his batting average to .281. Riley has produced four consecutive multi-hit performances, going 10-for-17 (.588) with seven runs over that stretch.

Burger went 2-for-8 with a two-run home run and a double across both games of Thursday's twin bill against the Yankees.

All of Burger's production came in Game 1, when he went 2-for-4 with a two-run shot off Luis Severino. The third baseman has started each of Chicago's past three games after coming off the bench in each of the three prior contests. Burger was the team's DH in the opening contest Thursday before shifting to first base in the nightcap, and he's also logged starts at third and second base this season. That positional flexibility should help him see frequent enough starts to still be relevant in fantasy.

LeMahieu is out of the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

LeMahieu started at third base in the opening game of the day and went 0-for-3 with a walk. He'll give way to Josh Donaldson for the night contest as the duo continues to alternate starts at third base.

Henderson went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Thursday's 6-3 victory over the Brewers.

Henderson put the Orioles ahead 4-3 in the eighth inning, launching a two-run, opposite-field homer off Peter Strzelecki. It's Henderson's second homer in five games, though he's struggled to a .185 average (5-for-27) in his last nine contests. The 21-year-old third baseman is now slashing .206/.332/.400 with seven homers, 17 RBI and 30 runs scored through 196 plate appearances this season.

Urias went 3-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and a stolen base in Thursday's victory over the Brewers.

Urias got the Orioles' comeback started with a solo home run off Joel Payamps, cutting the deficit to 3-1 in the seventh inning. It was Urias' second homer of the season and his first since Opening Day. The 29-year-old infielder had been stuck in a 4-for-36 slump (.111) coming into Thursday's contest, as he's retreated to a bench role in Baltimore. Overall, Urias is slashing .260/.343/.386 with 18 RBI and 15 runs scored through 143 plate appearances while going 3-for-4 on stolen base attempts.

Rendon is absent from the lineup Thursday against the Cubs.

Rendon has been making early exits from games since he returned Tuesday from a groin strain, and he'll apparently get a full night off Thursday. Gio Urshela is starting at third base and batting fifth versus the Cubs and left-hander Drew Smyly.

Donaldson is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the White Sox, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

The Yankees will go with DJ LeMahieu at the hot corner for the afternoon contest. Donaldson -- who has homered three times in three games since returning from the injured list -- will likely be back out there for the nightcap.

Paredes went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Twins.

His second-inning shot off Pablo Lopez looked like it might be the game's only offense until the final frame, but Paredes' biggest contribution to the outcome might have come on the defensive end. With Minnesota having tied the score in the top of the ninth and threatening to add more with the bases loaded and one out, the third baseman snared a scorching grounder down the line and started a slick inning-ending double play. He remains on pace for a career-best season at the plate, slashing .264/.350/.467 through 55 games with nine homers and 38 RBI, and Brandon Lowe's back injury has pushed Taylor Walls into a near-everyday role at second base -- leaving the hot corner in Paredes' capable hands.

Peterson went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 9-5 victory over Pittsburgh.

Peterson is now 7-for-9 with seven RBI over his last two games -- he'd gone 9-for-57 (.158) with two RBI in his previous 20 contests. Despite his recent offensive explosion, Peterson is still slashing a mediocre .225/.320/.343 with five homers, 20 RBI, 19 runs scored and six stolen bases through 194 plate appearances. The veteran infielder should continue to see regular at-bats on a rebuilding Oakland team.

Longoria went 2-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI in Wednesday's 6-2 win over Washington.

Longoria notched a pair of run-scoring doubles. He finished off the scoring in the Diamondbacks' three-run first inning then extended the lead to 4-2 in the seventh. The part-time role appears to suit the 37-year-old, who is normally in the starting nine against left-handers. Fourteen of his 23 hits are extra-base knocks, leading to a .295 ISO.