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Story went 3-for-4 with a double and a stolen base in a 5-4 win for the Rockies over the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.

The shortstop had followed up a seven-game hitting streak with a brief 0-for-8 skid, but he got back on track with this three-hit game that saw him slap his 10th two-bagger of the season. Story is putting together another strong campaign at the plate thus far, as he's slashing .275/.346/.509 through 218 at-bats. He's also continuing to provide excellent value on the basepaths after stealing 27 bags last year, as Wednesday's swipe gives him 10 in 13 attempts.

Crawford went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Tuesday's blowout loss to Miami.

Crawford provided one of just two bright spots for the Giants in the box score, putting together a multi-hit performance on a night where the team could only muster two hits against starter Trevor Richards. The performance brought the veteran shortstop's batting average back over the Mendoza Line (.207). With just three homers through 51 games, it appears Crawford has reverted to the all-glove, no-bat shortstop he was early in his career.

Herrera pinch hit for Curtis Granderson in the eighth inning and went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Giants.

The 26-year-old has started only two games since May 15, as Harold Ramirez's emergence has pushed Herrera into a reserve role for which he's probably a better fit. The homer was his first of the season and only the second of his career, and his .207/.281/.299 slash line doesn't make a strong case for more consistent playing time.

Turner went 3-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's win over Atlanta.

The shortstop did an excellent job setting the table for the Nats, even if his teammates couldn't find a way to bring him around. Turner is slashing only .245/.298/.321 through 12 games since returning from the IL, but Tuesday's performance could be a sign he's about to turn on the jets.

DeJong, who went 0-for-3 with a run in a loss to the Phillies on Tuesday, is 0-for-18 overall with four walks and five strikeouts in his last six games.

The multi-game slide has pushed DeJong's season average under .300 (.291) for the first time since April 9, a testament to how impressive he's been at the plate overall. The emerging shortstop's current funk aside, he's still carrying career-best figures in batting average (.291) and on-base percentage (.394) through his first 53 games.

Baez is serving as the designated hitter Tuesday at Houston since his right heel still bothers him when moving laterally, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Baez missed a couple games last week due to the sore right heel and he's apparently not fully over the issue. The fact the 26-year-old is still set to play Tuesday indicates it's not a major concern, and it makes sense to keep him off his feet by utilizing him as the DH while it's available in Houston. Baez could return to the field for Wednesday's series finale, but it wouldn't be surprising to see manager Joe Maddon play it safe with a scheduled off day to follow Thursday.

Ahmed went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Rockies.

Ahmed's seventh-inning homer, his fourth of the season, gave Arizona breathing room but the bullpen couldn't hold the lead. The shortstop has hit in five straight, going 10-for-21 (.476) to raise his average to .273.

Arcia went 2-for-3 with a double, a two-run home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Monday's win over the Twins.

Arcia doubled home a run in the third inning to get Milwaukee into the scoring column, and he came up big with a two-run blast in the eighth to propel his team ahead 5-4. The 24-year-old shortstop has been in a groove at the dish of late, reaching base safely in four of his last five contests. He's registered four extra-base hits and seven RBI over that stretch.

Story is not in Monday's lineup against the Diamondbacks, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Story will get a rare day off Monday, with Brendan Rodgers getting the nod at shortstop instead. Story has gotten off to another strong start this season, hitting .270/.338/.507 across 234 plate appearances while also recording 13 home runs and eight stolen bases. He should be back in the lineup for Tuesday's action.

Seager went 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, a walk and two runs scored Sunday against the Pirates.

Seager left the yard in the second inning with a solo shot, and he plated another run in the fifth on a fielder's choice. The 25-year-old has reached base safely in four of his last five contests, driving in five runs over that stretch.