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Ivan Herrera DH | STL
Cardinals' Ivan Herrera: Homers in Thursday's loss
Herrera went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Thursday's 10-8 loss to the Rockies.
This was Herrera's second homer in his last four games, though he hasn't seen steady playing time in that span. He got a start at designated hitter Thursday with Pedro Pages behind the dish. Herrera has hit well but not for much power this year with a .298/.368/.427 slash line, five home runs, 27 RBI, 37 runs scored, 12 doubles and five stolen bases over 71 contests.
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Paul Goldschmidt 1B | NYY
Cardinals' Paul Goldschmidt: Smacks 22nd homer
Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's 10-8 loss to the Rockies.
Goldschmidt went back-to-back with Lars Nootbaar in the first inning. This long ball ended a 19-game homer drought for Goldschmidt, who hit just .197 (13-for-66) in that span. The first baseman is up to 22 homers on the year, but his .241/.299/.403 slash line represents career-low numbers across the board. He's added 62 RBI, 69 runs scored and 11 stolen bases across 152 games.
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Ryan Fernandez RP | STL
Cardinals' Ryan Fernandez: Takes loss Thursday
Fernandez (1-6) allowed four runs on three hits and a walk while striking out two over one inning to take the loss Thursday versus the Rockies.
He didn't give up a home run, but the Rockies were able to connect for some loud contact against Fernandez in the eighth inning as they erased a three-run deficit. Prior to this appearance, Fernandez had allowed just one run over his last 11.2 innings despite allowing 10 hits and six walks in that span. The right-hander has pitched to a 3.51 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 71:32 K:BB with two saves, three blown saves and 12 holds over 66.2 innings this season as a 26-year-old rookie.
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Freddie Freeman 1B | LAD
Dodgers' Freddie Freeman: Exits Thursday's game
Freeman exited Thursday's game against the Padres with an apparent ankle injury, Kirsten Watson of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.
Freeman was attempting to avoid a tag at first base and rolled his ankle in the process. He walked off the field under his own power but immediately went to the clubhouse. The severity of the issue is unclear, though it wouldn't be a surprise for the Dodgers to rest him in hopes of a postseason return -- particularly if they can clinch the NL West on Thursday.
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Brent Honeywell RP | LAD
Dodgers' Brent Honeywell: Suffers cracked fingernail
Honeywell was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to a cracked right fingernail.
Honeywell has pitched 37.2 innings split between time with the Pirates and Dodgers. He's been effective in a low-leverage role since his most recent promotion Aug. 31, maintaining a 3.21 ERA and 1.00 WHIP across 14 innings.
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Anthony Banda RP | MIN
Dodgers' Anthony Banda: Back from injured list
Banda (hand) was activated from the injured list Thursday.
Banda has been sidelined since Sept. 9 after fracturing his left hand. He had factored into the save picture before being sidelined, though he's more likely to work in a setup role to conclude the regular season and into the playoffs.
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Patrick Corbin SP | TOR
Nationals' Patrick Corbin: Gives up four runs vs. Royals
Corbin didn't factor into the decision Thursday against Kansas City, allowing four runs on six hits and a walk over 5.1 innings. He struck out three.
Corbin surrendered a homer to Hunter Renfroe in the second inning before the Royals tacked on three more runs with five straight singles in the third. The left-hander's now allowed 17 runs in over his last 21.2 innings. Corbin will wrap up the season at 6-13 with a 5.62 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 139:54 K:BB across 32 starts (174.2 innings).
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Mitch Keller SP | PIT
Pirates' Mitch Keller: Drops third straight
Keller (11-12) took the loss Thursday against the Brewers, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out six.
Keller got off to a solid start, holding Milwaukee to one run through his first four innings, before giving up two more in the fifth. The 28-year-old Keller would ultimately take his third straight loss and fifth in his last six outings. After an encouraging start to the year, Keller faded down the stretch, posting a 7.29 ERA in his final nine starts (45.2 innings). Keller will wrap up the season with a 4.25 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 166:50 K:BB across 178 innings.
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Pedro Pages C | STL
Cardinals' Pedro Pages: Clubs homer
Pages went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Thursday's 10-8 loss to the Rockies.
Pages launched a two-run homer off Angel Chivilli in the eighth inning to give the Cardinals an 8-5 lead but the advantage was erased when Colorado put up five runs in the bottom of the frame. The long ball was Pages' seventh of the season, and he's slashing .236/.275/.361 across 209 plate appearances.
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Lars Nootbaar LF | ARI
Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar: Two hits, homer
Nootbaar went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, an RBI double and an additional run scored during Thursday's 10-8 loss to the Rockies.
Nootbaar belted his 11th long ball of the season, tagging Kyle Freeland for a solo shot in the first inning. Since the start of September, Nootbaar is 18-for-57 (.316) with three home runs, 13 RBI, 10 runs scored and as many walks as strikeouts (14).