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Birdsong did not factor into the decision in a loss to the Brewers on Thursday, allowing two hits and one walk over five scoreless innings while striking out four.

Birdsong got off to a great start Thursday, allowing just one hit through the first four innings before being relieved in the sixth after throwing just 68 pitches. It marked the right-hander's first time going at least five innings since July 27 against the Rockies, which was also the last time that he collected a win. Additionally, it marked the first time in Birdsong's last five starts that he didn't issue multiple walks.

Vodnik walked one and struck out one in a scoreless inning Thursday against the Tigers.

Vodnik was reinstated from the injured list Sunday and has made two scoreless appearances since -- each coming in the seventh inning. Meanwhile, Tyler Kinley has picked up both of Colorado's saves in that same span, suggesting Vodnik is out of the closer role for the time being.

Beck went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Tigers.

Beck opened the scoring in the third inning with a 417-foot blast of Tarik Skubal, putting the Rockies ahead 1-0. It's the third homer of the year for the outfielder, and his first in 22 games since returning from a three-month stay on the injured list. Beck had been scuffling at the plate since the start of September, going just 1-for-17 with a 50 percent strikeout rate in six games prior to Thursday. Overall, he's slashing .201/.256/.299 with 13 runs scored, 12 RBI and six stolen bases across 156 plate appearances with Colorado this season.

Montas (7-10) picked up the win over the Giants on Thursday, allowing two hits and two walks over six scoreless frames while striking out eight.

Montas stifled San Francisco's lineup, allowing just two batters to reach second base during his six innings on the mound. The right-hander generated 19 swings and misses en route to posting eight or more strikeouts for only the third time this season. It also marked Montas' second consecutive quality start to open the month, and he now carries a very strong 18:5 K:BB September to go along with a 2.25 ERA.

Greene (elbow) said Thursday that he felt good after throwing live batting practice Wednesday, MLB.com reports.

Greene threw about 25 pitches Wednesday and expects to throw a longer session Saturday. The Reds are hoping the right-hander can rejoin the rotation next week during the team's homestand.

Hinds entered Thursday's game after Will Benson (finger) was removed from a 6-1 loss to St. Louis.

Benson was pulled after injuring his left middle finger during a bunt attempt in the sixth inning. Amed Rosario finished the at-bat, and Hinds entered to the play the field in the seventh. Hinds has just eight plate appearances (zero starts) since being called up in late August. Benson's X-rays came back negative, and there may not be an immediate need for Hinds to fill in.

India went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Thursday's 6-1 loss to the Cardinals.

India singled in the fifth inning to plate the Reds' lone run. He's played all three games since returning from a one-game absence due to an elbow injury. The RBI was his first in seven contests, a stretch during which he's gone 2-for-23.

Fitzgerald does not believe the back injury he suffered against the Brewers Thursday is serious, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Fitzgerald said his back started to lock up in pre-game workouts and got worse before he was ultimately pulled in the third inning. The 26-year-old will undergo imaging Friday and seems likely to sit for the series opener versus the Padres, but he said he's dealt with similar issues previously without major concern.

Roupp is listed as the Giants' probable pitcher for Sunday's matchup against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Roupp made his first career start Tuesday and limited the Brewers to two runs across five innings. He'll enter his second turn through the rotation having maintained a 3.44 ERA and 1.31 WHIP with a 36:19 K:BB across 36.2 frames in the majors this season.

Fitzgerald exited Thursday's game against Milwaukee due to lower-back tightness, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Fitzgerald left the game in the third inning after going 0-for-1 in his lone plate appearance. The severity of the injury is currently unclear, so he should be considered day-to-day heading into Friday's series opener versus the Padres.