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Pederson went 3-for-5 with an RBI double in Wednesday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to Cleveland.

Pederson hit an RBI double in the fifth inning, but that was the extent of the Cubs' run-scoring offense Wednesday. The 29-year-old Pederson has been on a tear lately, going 12-for-25 (.480) with five RBI and three runs scored in his last six games. The surge has lifted his season slash line to .244/.337/.321 with one home run, nine RBI and eight runs scored in 92 plate appearances.

Ozuna went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Blue Jays.

Ozuna had a rough outing at the plate Tuesday night with three strikeouts but his bat did come alive in the sixth when he momentarily gave the Braves the lead with a solo home run to left. The 30-year-old has still not really figured out his swing so far, as he's slashing .203/.276/.333 with five home runs, 21 RBI and 13 runs scored to go along with a 13:36 BB:K. He has been making better contact lately but it's still been a majorly disappointing start to the year after an incredible offensive showing during the abbreviated 2020 campaign.

Harper went 1-for-3 with two walks, a solo home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Nationals.

He took Erick Fedde deep in the first inning, Harper's first long ball since April 25. The 28-year-old slugger is off to a fantastic start to the season, slashing .293/.426/.566 through 28 games with seven homers, three steals, 11 RBI and 23 runs.

Winker went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Pirates.

The rest of the Reds lineup only managed five singles. It's Winker's sixth multi-hit performance in the last 12 games, and on the season the 27-year-old is hitting a dynamic .374 with seven homers, 19 RBI and 24 runs in 27 contests.

Belt, who was dealing with "mild" left side tightness, exited Tuesday's game as a precaution, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

The veteran first baseman appears to have avoided a serious injury. He should be considered day-to-day going forward.

Belt exited Thursday's game after the seventh inning for unknown reasons, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

The veteran went 1-for-3 with an RBI before being replaced at first base by Wilmer Flores. Details surrounding Belt's exit figure to come out following the game.

Vogelbach is out of the lineup Tuesday versus the Cardinals.

Vogelbach will head to the bench Tuesday with southpaw Kwang Hyun Kim starting for St. Louis. Travis Shaw will move to first base while Pablo Reyes receives the start at the hot corner.

Belt went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Monday's 3-1 win over the Rangers.

Belt broke a scoreless tie with his solo blast in the fourth inning. He's launched four homers with nine RBI over the last nine games. The 6-foot-3 lefty owns an .869 OPS through 116 plate appearances.

McCutchen went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Sunday in a loss to Atlanta.

McCutchen opened Sunday Night Baseball quickly, hitting a leadoff home run in the first inning off Huascar Ynoa. It was McCutchen's fifth home run on the season as he continues to heat up. He's raised his slash line to a more respectable .227/.338/.400 as he continues to regain his form.

Pederson went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in a 6-5 loss to the Pirates on Sunday.

Pederson didn't even start Sunday but ended up playing almost the whole game after Jake Marisnick injured his hamstring in the first inning while chasing down a fly ball. The 29-year-old Pederson was slashing just .077/.143/.077 against lefties this season but got to Tyler Anderson for an RBI single in the second inning and another base hit in the fourth. He has now had three hits in two of his last three games and could be a regular fixture in the lineup with the Cubs' outfield depth suffering badly.