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Blackmon went 3-for-3 with a two-run homer, a double, a walk, three RBI and three runs scored in Friday's 9-6 win over the Dodgers.

Blackmon had a massive day against his division rivals. He walked in the sixth before scoring and then later had an RBI double in the eighth and a two-run homer in the 10th to put the Rockies out in front 9-6. The 34-year-old has been red-hot in July, slashing .333/.377/.509 with two homers, nine RBI, 10 runs scored, two steals and a 3:5 BB:K over 15 games. He's now hit two long balls over his last four games after not hitting one since June 3. For the year, he's slashing .277/.368/.401 with six homers, 47 RBI, 42 runs scored, two steals and a 37:44 BB:K over 353 plate appearances.

Dickerson went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Pirates.

Dickerson's two-run blast in the sixth inning off Chad Kuhl tied the game up at 3-3 and tied his career high of 10 long balls. He's gone deep twice in his last four games and four times in July. The 31-year-old lefty is slashing .234/.307/.432 with 28 RBI this season.

Vogelbach (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment next week, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Vogelbach was given a six-week timeline when he strained his left hamstring in late June. Beginning a rehab assignment next week should keep him right on schedule. Exactly what his role will be upon his return is unclear, as the Brewers acquired fellow left-handed first baseman Rowdy Tellez in a trade with Toronto in early July.

Belt (knee) will start running the bases over the weekend, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

Belt resumed light baseball activity early in July and is set to begin the next step toward his return. After the diagnosis, he opted to avoid surgery in an effort to return to the field faster, though there is still no timetable for his activation off the injured list.

Turner (knee) is starting at third base and batting third Thursday against the Giants, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

The veteran third baseman took the day off Wednesday after suffering a bruise on his left knee during Tuesday's contest, and he'll rejoin the lineup after missing only one game. Turner is 5-for-20 with two homers, two doubles, five RBI and five runs in six games since the All-Star break.

McCutchen isn't in the lineup Thursday against Atlanta.

McCutchen had recorded extra-base hits in each of the last three games with two home runs, two doubles, three RBI and two runs during that time. He'll get a breather as Odubel Herrera shifts to left field while Travis Jankowski starts in center.

Harper (foot) is starting Thursday's game against Atlanta.

Harper fouled a ball off his foot Wednesday against the Yankees but was able to remain in the game afterward. He underwent X-rays that apparently came back negative, and he'll start in right field and bat third Thursday.

Harper will have an X-ray after fouling a ball off his foot Wednesday against the Yankees, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

The outfielder didn't exit the game, but he was in visible pain after a foul tip hit the top of his foot. Details about the X-ray results and Harper's status going forward should become available Thursday.

Dickerson is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Dickerson went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer during Tuesday's contest, but he'll take a seat Wednesday with lefty Julio Urias pitching for Los Angeles. LaMonte Wade will shift to left field while Darin Ruf starts at first base.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said after Tuesday's 8-6 win over the Giants that Turner (knee) won't start Wednesday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Turner will get Wednesday off to heal up after he was forced out of Tuesday's game when he was struck in the left knee with a pitch. He was diagnosed with nothing more than a bruise after the game, leaving the Dodgers optimistic Turner will avoid a trip to the 10-day injured list. Turner could still be available off the bench Wednesday, but Roberts would presumably prefer to stay away from him, if possible.