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McLain went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Dodgers.

McLain has hit safely in four of his last five games, but he hasn't had a multi-hit effort over his last 18 contests. In that span, he has gone just 9-for-65 (.138) with two steals, four home runs and 10 RBI. The infielder is batting .189 with a .630 OPS, 15 home runs, 17 steals, 39 RBI, 54 runs scored and 17 doubles over 121 contests this season.

De La Cruz went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Dodgers.

De La Cruz supplied the Reds' runs when he took Tarik Skubal deep in the third inning. This was De La Cruz's fourth straight game with a homer and his sixth consecutive multi-hit effort, with the power surge getting him to 25 long balls on the year. The shortstop is batting .283 with an .868 OPS, 69 RBI, 88 runs scored, 26 doubles, five triples and 25 stolen bases. With one more homer this season, he'll set a career high.

Lodolo (3-4) allowed three runs on five hits, three walks and two hit batsmen while striking out six over 4.2 innings to take the loss Tuesday versus the Dodgers.

Lodolo wasn't able to dial in Tuesday, throwing just 54 of 97 pitches for strikes. In six starts since he returned from a finger injury, he's allowed 19 runs over 27 innings with a 25:11 K:BB and five hit batsmen. Plunkings have been a problem for Lodolo -- he's tied for fourth in the majors with 14 hit batsmen despite tossing the second-fewest innings among the top-10 pitchers in that area. Overall, Lodolo has struggled to a 5.12 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 75:38 K:BB through 89.2 innings this season. His next start is projected to be a rematch at home versus the Dodgers early next week.

Hernandez went 3-for-3 with a triple, a walk, one RBI and one run scored in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Reds.

Hernandez extended his hitting streak to nine games, a span in which he has gone 16-for-32 (.500) with six extra-base hits and 12 RBI. The outfielder looks to be making up for a mediocre performance over much of the rest of the campaign with a strong September. He's now batting .266 with a .756 OPS through 109 contests -- those marks were at .248 and .714 at the end of July. Hernandez has added 13 home runs, 56 RBI, 56 runs scored, four stolen bases, 17 doubles and two triples this year.

Smith went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a hit-by-pitch in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Reds.

Smith has struggled at the plate since returning from a nearly three-month-long absence due to a neck injury. He's gone 3-for-20 (.150) with two extra-base hits and five RBI over eight contests since he was activated. Smith has been eased back into action, and the homer could spark his offense. On the year, he's batting .238 with a .710 OPS, seven homers, 28 RBI, 27 runs scored, six doubles and no stolen bases over 60 contests.

Scott struck out two and walked one over a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Reds.

Scott has made things interesting lately, but he was able to keep the Reds at bay in this one. He's given up four runs over his last six innings despite an 8:2 K:BB in that span. Scott is up to 22 saves, 12 holds and three blown saves while pitching to a 2.62 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 72:13 K:BB through 58.1 innings. Evan Phillips picked up a save Monday, but Scott still looks to have the edge for save chances in the Dodgers' bullpen.

Skubal (9-7) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five over 7.1 innings to earn the win over the Reds on Tuesday.

Skubal got back on track after allowing two runs on 10 hits and a walk over 5.2 innings against the Cardinals in his last start. He's logged quality starts in four of his last five outings, and his only damage Tuesday was an Elly De La Cruz two-run blast in the third inning. Skubal is at a 2.84 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 164:24 K:BB over 139.2 innings through 23 starts between the Dodgers and Tigers this year. Skubal's next outing is projected to be a rematch on the road in Cincinnati next week.

McCray went 1-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Cardinals.

McCray hadn't stolen a base since Aug. 3 versus the Rangers. The reserve outfielder continues to see a part-time role, primarily working in the corner outfield when he gets starts. Over 74 plate appearances, he's batting just .148 with a .563 OPS, two home runs, five steals, three RBI, 11 runs scored, one double and one triple.

Koss went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Cardinals.

Koss has four homers this season, all coming over his last 12 contests. He's batting .250 (10-for-40) with seven RBI in that span. The infielder is batting .219 with a .594 OPS, nine RBI, 22 runs scored, five doubles and two stolen bases over 164 plate appearances this season, so the recent power surge is a bit of a surprise. Koss should continue to see steady playing time in the infield to close out the campaign, though that could change if Willy Adames (elbow) or Marcelo Mayer (forearm) come off the injured list.

Eldridge went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Cardinals.

Eldridge went deep in the first inning to give the Giants an early lead. He's hit safely in nine of last 10 games, going 14-for-37 (.378) with 11 RBI in that span. The 21-year-old is batting .265 with an .819 OPS, 16 homers, 49 RBI, 47 runs scored, 21 doubles and one stolen base over 100 contests this season as he continues to see regular time between first base and designated hitter.