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Alonso went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Padres.

Alonso opened the scoring with a 445-foot blast off Randy Vasquez with two outs in the first inning. Alonso's now homered in four straight games and six times in September, giving him 37 long balls on the year. Overall, the first baseman is slashing .270/.345/.526 with 121 RBI and 82 runs scored through 669 plate appearances this season.

Edman isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants.

Edman has gone 5-for-20 with three RBI and four runs scored since returning from the IL last week, and he'll get a break Thursday while Miguel Rojas starts at second base and Andy Pages covers center field.

Frelick isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Angels.

Although Frelick is in the middle of a six-game hitting streak, the Brewers will give him a day off Thursday for a matchup against left-handed starter Yusei Kikuchi. Isaac Collins, Blake Perkins and Jackson Chourio will start across the outfield while Frelick rests.

Vasquez (5-7) took the loss Thursday against the Mets, allowing four runs on four hits and a walk across 2.1 innings. He struck out three.

After turning in back-to-back quality starts in his previous two outings, Vasquez struggled Thursday, giving up a solo homer to Pete Alonso in the first inning before allowing another three runs before departing in the third. Through 125.2 innings this year, Vasquez sports a 3.94 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP and 74:50 K:BB. He'll look to get back on track in his next start, tentatively scheduled for next week at home against the Brewers.

Tong (2-2) earned the win Thursday over San Diego, allowing one unearned run on four hits over five innings. He struck out eight.

After allowing six runs in just two-thirds of an inning during his previous start, Tong rebounded with an excellent effort against the Padres, logging a season high in strikeouts without issuing a walk. Through his first four MLB starts (16.2 innings), Tong has posted a 5.94 ERA with a 1.44 WHIP and 21:7 K:BB. He'll look to build on Thursday's performance his next time out, tentatively slated for next week on the road against the Cubs in what should be his final start of the regular season.

Atlanta transferred Bummer (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Thursday.

Left shoulder inflammation sent Bummer to the injured list in late August, and although he began a throwing program Saturday, his move to the 60-day IL will officially rule him out for the rest of the season. He'll give up his place on the 40-man roster to Brett Wisely, who was claimed off waivers from San Francisco in a corresponding move.

Atlanta claimed Wisely off waivers from San Francisco on Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Wisely lost his place on the Giants' 40-man roster following the promotion of Bryce Eldridge, but the former will reclaim a 40-man roster spot upon moving to Atlanta. He'll most likely remain in Triple-A for the remainder of the season after slashing .253/.332/.387 at Triple-A Sacramento for the Giants.

The Dodgers announced Thursday that Kershaw will retire after the conclusion of the 2025 season.

Kershaw has two more regular-season starts and should pitch in the postseason in some capacity, but after that he will call it a career. The 37-year-old has pitched well in his 18th and final campaign, posting a 3.53 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 71:30 K:BB over 102 innings covering 20 starts. He's won 222 games and his career 2.54 ERA leads all active pitchers. Kershaw has won three National League Cy Young awards, one NL MVP and has made 11 All-Star teams in what will undoubtedly result in enshrinement in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Marte isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Cubs.

The Reds will give Marte a chance to catch his breath Thursday after he went 6-for-22 with a homer during his last five games. Will Benson will fill the void in right field while batting fifth.

Hayes isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs.

Hayes will get a second straight day to rest after going 0-for-13 in his last four games. Sal Stewart will get the nod at third base instead, opening up first base for Spencer Steer.