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Blackmon went 3-for-4 with three doubles, two runs and an RBI in the Rockies' 16-9 defeat to the Dodgers on Monday.

The trio of two-baggers now gives Blackmon 40 on the season, extending what was already a career high. It's been a disappointing season for the Rockies, but that can't be blamed on their veteran outfielder, who is turning in another fantastic campaign at the dish to the tune of a .320/.364/.587 slash line with 27 homers and 75 RBI through 506 at-bats. If there's any knock on Blackmon's campaign, it's that he's only swiped two bases after recording double-digit steals in each of the last five seasons.

Pederson is being considered day-to-day after exiting Monday's game against Colorado with an abdominal bruise, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Pederson crashed hard into the outfield wall and had to leave the contest, spelling an end to what had been a monstrous night for the 27-year-old, who finished 3-for-3 with two home runs, a double, five RBI and an additional run scored. He'll likely be re-evaluated upon his arrival at the ballpark Tuesday before the Dodgers determine his status for the second game of the series.

Harper went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 7-1 victory against the Reds on Monday.

The 26-year-old hit 11 homers in August and has carried that power right into September. It's been a disappointing year for Harper's average, but his .248 ISO makes up for it somewhat. He is batting .257 with 30 home runs, 99 RBI, 86 runs and nine steals in 491 at-bats this season.

Pederson left Monday's game against the Rockies after suffering an injury on a leaping catch at the wall, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Pederson made a spectacular grab, robbing Charlie Blackmon of a three-run home run, but he paid the price. Pederson went down temporarily, though he was eventually able to walk off the field under his own power. Enrique Hernandez replaced the 27-year-old in right field.

Turner is not starting Monday against the Rockies, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Turner owns an excellent 1.139 OPS with nine homers over his last 18 games. He could be a candidate for fairly frequent rest days down the stretch with the Dodgers holding an 18-game division lead. Matt Beaty will be the third baseman Monday.

Carpenter is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants.

Carpenter will get a breather after starting at third base in both ends of Sunday's doubleheader with the Reds. He went hitless with four strikeouts in seven at-bats between the two contests, dropping his season-long average to .215. Tommy Edman will cover the hot corner in Monday's series opener while Carpenter rests.

Miller went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Mets.

Miller got the Phillies on the board with a long ball to left field in the second inning. The multi-hit game was his first in over two months and marked a positive start to September after Miller hit just .149 (7-for-47) in June and July. He is slashing .233/.331/.476 with six homers and 15 RBI in 118 plate appearances between Cleveland and Philadelphia this season.

Pederson hit a solo pinch-hit homer in Sunday's 4-3 win over Arizona.

Pederson came in to pinch hit in the 11th inning and smashed a 454-foot blast to put the Dodgers ahead. It was his 28th homer with 59 RBI on the year.

Ozuna is not in the Cardinals' starting lineup for Game 2 of their doubleheader Sunday.

Ozuna struggled in the first game Sunday, going 0-for-4 with a strikeout. He has played in every game for the Cardinals since returning from the injured list Aug. 3, hitting .283 at the plate with four home runs and 15 RBI. He will get a much-deserved rest Sunday night and figures to be back in the lineup Monday at home against the Giants. Tyler O'Neill is starting in left field in his place and hitting fourth.

Pederson is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Arizona, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Pederson will sit for the second straight contest with southpaw Alex Young taking the mound for the Diamondbacks. Enrique Hernandez will start in left field and bat fifth Sunday.