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  • Paul Sewald RP | ARI

    Diamondbacks' Paul Sewald: Takes second blown save

    Sewald allowed two runs on two hits and struck out two without walking a batter over one inning to take a blown save versus the Athletics on Tuesday.

    Sewald served up a two-run home run to Jacob Wilson in the ninth inning, squandering the Diamondbacks' lead. Arizona went on to win in the 10th. Given his recent form, it was only a matter of time before Sewald took a blown save -- he's been scored upon in seven of his last 11 outings, giving up 11 runs over 10 innings in that span. For the season, he's 23-for-25 in save conversions while posting a 4.95 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 42:9 K:BB across 36.1 innings. Sewald's not in danger of losing the closer job yet, but his performance over the last month isn't inspiring confidence.

  • Kohl Drake SP | ARI

    Diamondbacks' Kohl Drake: Fares well in big-league debut

    Drake allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out five over five innings in a no-decision versus the Athletics on Tuesday.

    Drake threw 46 of 85 pitches for strikes in his major-league debut. He was able to limit the damage to an RBI single by Alika Williams in the third inning. Drake had managed an unsightly 6.92 ERA with a 60:31 K:BB over 66.1 innings with Triple-A Reno this season, but he showed well enough in his major-league debut to potentially get another look. If that happens, he's tentatively lined up for a tough road matchup versus the Nationals over the weekend.

  • Brenton Doyle CF | CHW

    Rockies' Brenton Doyle: Close to resuming rehab assignment

    Doyle (oblique) has resumed full baseball activities, MLB.com reports.

    Doyle was pulled off a rehab assignment July 5 due to a groin issue, but he has seemingly made significant progress. Assuming he continues to feel well, Doyle is expected to start a new rehab assignment Thursday.

  • Jake McCarthy LF | COL

    Rockies' Jake McCarthy: Another impressive showing

    McCarthy went 2-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI on Tuesday against the Nationals.

    McCarthy contributed to a four-run second inning for the Rockies, doubling in a run and also coming around to score. He is riding an eight-game hitting streak, during which he has gone 12-for-32 with three doubles, one homer, five RBI, seven runs scored and three stolen bases. McCarthy continues to enjoy a career-best season, and he matched the highest RBI total of his career (56) with Tuesday's performance.

  • C.J. Abrams SS | WAS

    Nationals' CJ Abrams: Remains red hot with two homers

    Abrams went 2-for-3 with two home runs, a walk and four total RBI in a loss to the Rockies on Tuesday.

    Abrams slugged a two-run shot to center field in the first inning and added another two-run blast in the third. The All-Star shortstop has homered in three straight games, producing four long balls and eight RBI over that stretch. The power surge has lifted Abrams to 24 home runs on the campaign, tied for ninth in the majors with fellow shortstop Colson Montgomery. Abrams is also tied for the league lead with 76 RBI and ranks 12th with an .892 OPS.

  • Cole Carrigg CF | COL

    Rockies' Cole Carrigg: Swipes third bag

    Carrigg went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base Tuesdsay against the Nationals.

    Carrigg has taken advantage of the Rockies' current homestand, as Tuesday marked his fourth straight game with at least one hit. He also stole his third base of the season after driving in a run in the second inning. Carrigg has notably moved up the Rockies' order of late, hitting third in six of his last seven starts.

  • Rockies' Hunter Goodman: Launches game-winning homer

    Goodman went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a double Tuesday in an 8-7 victory versus Washington.

    Goodman snapped a 7-7 tie with a solo blast in the eighth inning, producing what ended up being the winning run. The All-Star catcher has five hits in 16 at-bats since the midseason break, with all five knocks (four homers and a double) going for extra bases. Goodman's homer Tuesday was his 31st of the season in his 94th game, tying the career-high mark he established over 144 contests last year.

  • Brandon Sproat SP | MIL

    Brewers' Brandon Sproat: Falls despite limiting damage

    Sproat (3-5) took the loss Tuesday against the Mets, allowing two runs on four hits and four walks while striking out four over 4.2 innings.

    Sproat surrendered a solo homer to Jared Young in the third inning to open the scoring. He struggled to settle in, failing to record any 1-2-3 innings and allowing a runner to reach scoring position in every frame. He exited in the fifth after being dinged only by the early homer, but Chad Patrick allowed an inherited runner to score. The right-handed Sproat has now gone five straight starts without allowing more than two earned runs, though he has completed at least five innings in only two of those outings. He'll carry a 5.09 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 91:43 K:BB into his next scheduled start on the road against San Francisco.

  • Nate Lowe 1B | CLE

    Reds' Nathaniel Lowe: Pops homer in win

    Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Mariners.

    Lowe homered for the third time over his last four games. He's added six RBI in that span. The first baseman could get a boost in playing time as long as Spencer Steer (ribs) is out of the lineup. Lowe is batting .249 with an .815 OPS, 12 homers, 31 RBI, 23 runs scored and 13 doubles over 235 plate appearances this season.

  • Eugenio Suarez DH | CIN

    Reds' Eugenio Suarez: Pops homer in win over M's

    Suarez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Mariners.

    Suarez went yard off Luis Castillo in the fourth inning to put the Reds up 2-0. This was Suarez's fifth homer in his last 11 games, though he's gone a modest 9-for-41 (.220) with a 3:21 BB:K in that span. The veteran slugger is hitting .208 with a .682 OPS, 13 homers, 37 RBI, 26 runs scored, 11 doubles and no stolen bases over 72 contests in the first year of his second stint with Cincinnati.

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