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Zac Gallen SP | ARI
Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen: Gives up five runs in no-decision
Gallen did not factor into the decision in a win over the Guardians on Monday, allowing five runs on eight hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out four.
Gallen snapped a streak of three straight starts with a win despite his team giving him plenty of run support on Monday. Despite throwing at least seven innings for just the second time this season, he just didn't have his best stuff and was constantly in trouble. The 29-year-old hasn't been as sharp as he would like recently, as he's allowed five or more runs in three of his last six outings.
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Roddery Munoz RP | HOU
Marlins' Roddery Munoz: Roughed up by Reds
Munoz (2-6) took the loss Monday against the Reds. He allowed six runs (four earned) on seven hits and three walks over 3.2 innings. He struck out two.
Munoz fell victim to the long ball on Monday, allowing multiple home runs in a start for the seventh time in 13 outings this season. The rookie right-hander was coming off his second win of the season but fell back to earth on Monday. Munoz has now allowed at least four runs in seven starts this season and has seen his ERA climb to 5.68 across 69.2 innings.
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Michael Busch 1B | CHC
Cubs' Michael Busch: Has rough game Monday
Busch went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in Monday's 3-0 loss to the Twins.
Busch came into the night on a three-game hitting streak, during which he blasted two home runs and only struck out once. It was a different story for the 26-year-old Monday as he struck out four times in a game for just the second time this season, with his last such performance coming back on May 5. Busch should be able to bounce back, as he's batting a solid .257 with a .797 OPS this year.
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Jesus Sanchez DH | ARI
Marlins' Jesus Sanchez: Launches 480-foot blast
Sanchez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Monday's loss to the Reds.
Sanchez hammered one off reliever Jakob Junis in the sixth inning for his 13th home run this season. Sanchez's 480-foot homer was the longest in the majors this season, but it wasn't even the longest of his career, as he hit one 496 feet back in May of 2022. The 26-year-old broke out of a stretch of 11 games without a homer, and since the Marlins latest fire sale at the trade deadline, he's one of the few potent bats remaining in their lineup.
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Kyle Hendricks SP | LAA
Cubs' Kyle Hendricks: Fans five in loss
Hendricks (3-10) took the loss Monday against Minnesota, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk over six innings. He struck out five.
Despite reaching double-digit losses for the third time in his 11-year career, the veteran right-hander posted his third quality start of the season in this 93-pitch outing. Hendricks handcuffed the Twins lineup and tallied five or more punchouts for the fourth time in 2024. Overall, the 34-year-old has pitched to a 6.60 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 65:27 K:BB across 91.1 innings. His next time on the mound is scheduled to be in Cleveland.
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Kyle Hendricks SP | LAA
Cubs' Kyle Hendricks: Pitches well but takes 10th loss
Hendricks (3-10) allowed two runs on five hits across six innings to take the loss Monday against the Twins. He walked one and struck out five.
Hendricks pitched well for the second straight start, but rookie David Festa and four Minnesota relievers shut the Cubs down in a 3-0 win. For Hendricks, the five strikeouts are his second most in an outing this year, and he's allowed only five runs across 11 innings in his last two appearances. It's a step in the right direction for the veteran, who still has a rough 6.60 ERA overall. Hendricks will look to keep building momentum in his next scheduled start, which is penciled in for next Monday against the Guardians.
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Nick Martinez SP | TB
Reds' Nick Martinez: Picks up win in spot start
Martinez (6-5) got the win Monday against the Marlins. He threw five scoreless innings, allowing four hits and striking out five.
Martinez was sharp in his first start since May 22, needing 70 pitches to get through five frames against the Marlins. Making this outing even more impressive is the fact that Martinez was working on just two days rest. The 34-year-old has now picked up a win in three of his last four outings. Martinez could be looking at a chance at another start despite pitching to a 7.36 ERA across 25.2 innings in his five other starts this season.
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Ty France 1B | SD
Reds' Ty France: Connects first homer with new club
France went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's 10-3 win over the Marlins.
France was part of the Reds onslaught against the Marlins on Monday, blasting one of four homers by the group. It was his first homer as a member of the Reds in his fifth game since joining them. The veteran was designated for assignment by Seattle after managing a .662 OPS through 88 games and was 1-for-12 thus far in Cincinnati, so Monday's showing was a welcome sight.
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Patrick Corbin SP | TOR
Nationals' Patrick Corbin: Suffers 12th loss
Corbin (2-12) took the loss Monday, allowing four runs on seven hits and one walk over six innings against the Giants. He struck out six.
Things went awry for the veteran southpaw out the gate, as he allowed a leadoff 416-foot homer to Tyler Fitzgerald. Corbin allowed another homer of the three-run variety to Matt Chapman in the third inning, cementing his 12th loss, tying him for the most in the league. It's been another rough season for the 35-year-old, as he now sports a 5.88 ERA and 1.52 WHIP across 127 innings on the year. Corbin is currently scheduled to face the Angels at home in his next start this weekend.
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Elly De La Cruz SS | CIN
Reds' Elly De La Cruz: Goes deep twice in win
De La Cruz went 4-for-5 with two homers, two doubles, three RBI and three runs scored in Monday's 10-3 win over the Marlins.
De La Cruz was a monster on Monday with four extra-base hits in a dominant performance. He reached 20 homers for the season, making him the third player in Reds history with 20 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season. De La Cruz also joined Barry Larkin in 1995 as the only Reds players with 50 extra-base hits and 50 stolen bases in a single season. The 22-year-old is hitting .261/.347/.496 with fantastic counting stats through 110 games.