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Olson went 4-for-8 with a walk and a run scored across both games of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Giants.

All four knocks were singles, but it was still a productive twin bill for the first baseman. Olson extended his hitting streak to seven games in the process, and through 13 contests in June he's slashing .346/.375/.596 with a double, four home runs, six RBI and 11 runs.

Baldwin went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in a loss to the Giants during the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader.

The first-inning long ball off Adrian Houser was hit Tuesday, but the game wasn't actually completed until Wednesday due to inclement weather. Baldwin started at catcher in the contest, then went 1-for-5 with a run scored as the DH in the nightcap --although he did strike out in five of his plate appearances during the twin bill as he works to regain his timing after missing four weeks due to an oblique strain. Through 50 games this season, Baldwin's slashing .298/.381/.540 with 14 homers, 39 RBI and 41 runs.

The Giants optioned Whisenhunt to Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday.

Whisenhunt made a spot start Wednesday in Atlanta and picked up the win, allowing two runs over five frames. The left-hander will rejoin the rotation at Sacramento, where he's collected a 3.65 ERA and 77:30 K:BB over 69 innings this season. Whisenhunt could be the first name called when the Giants need another starter again.

Atlanta optioned Camargo to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.

Camargo was the 27th man on the roster Wednesday and went 1-for-2 with a double in the nightcap of a doubleheader versus the Giants. He returns to Gwinnett, where the 26-year-old has a .581 OPS with two home runs this season.

The Cardinals optioned Roycroft to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday.

Roycroft made two appearances during his most recent stint in the majors, getting tagged for four runs over 1.2 innings. He's posted a 15.19 ERA in seven outings in the majors this season. The Cardinals will announce a corresponding roster move prior to Thursday's game versus the Royals.

Bleday went 0-for-2 with a walk and an RBI in Wednesday's 9-1 loss to the Mets.

Bleday's second-inning sacrifice fly was all the Reds could muster. He's shown a penchant for delivering with runners in scoring position, posting a .915 OPS and 20 RBI over 38 at-bats with RISP. Bleday's 35 RBI in just 45 games rank third on the team.

Hayes (back) has begun hitting at the Reds' training facility in Arizona, MLB.com reports.

Hayes is also working to improve core stabilization with an eye toward preventing continued issues with the back. He's served the 10-day minimum requirement on the injured list and can be activated at any time, but the report indicates his return as to be determined.

Troy started in left field and went 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 8-1 win over the Angels.

Troy evened the game at 1-1 with a second-inning triple and then singled home a run in the sixth. He's scuffled following a strong introduction to the majors and entered Wednesday on a 2-for-24 (.083) stretch. Despite that, he held onto a roster spot when Lourdes Gurriel was brought back from the injured list Monday. Instead, the Diamondbacks optioned Ryan Waldschmidt back to Triple-A Reno. Gurriel is expected to get the bulk of the work in left field, and it's unclear how long Arizona will keep Troy around in a role where the prospect isn't getting a steady dose of at-bats.

Marte went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 8-1 win over the Angels. He was also hit by a pitch.

Marte's first-inning single extended a hit streak to seven contests, during which he's gone 10-for-29 (.345) with three doubles, three RBI and three runs scored. Arizona's primary leadoff batter leads the club with 43 RBI through 70 games.

Horwitz went 2-for-4 with two walks, two doubles, one RBI and three runs scored Wednesday against the A's.

Horwitz helped the Pirates jump out to an early lead with a double in each of his first two plate appearances, and he came around to score on each occasion. This marked a fourth multi-hit performance in his last 10 starts, during which he's hit .275 with two homers, six RBI and seven runs scored. Horwitz also continues to serve as Pittsburgh's primary leadoff hitter against righties.