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Lambert didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 9-7 extra-innings win over the Blue Jays, giving up two runs on six hits and three walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out six.

Toronto ran up Lambert's pitch count early, and the right-hander was lifted after 92 pitches (52 strikes) with Houston ahead 4-2, although the lead changed hands a couple times after he left the mound. It was Lambert's shortest outing since April 30, but he still allowed three runs or fewer for a sixth straight start, a stretch in which he's gone 4-0 while posting a 2.97 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 29:14 K:BB over 33.1 innings. He'll look to get back in the win column in his next start, which lines up to come at home early next week against the Twins.

Rafaela went 1-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 5-2 win over Colorado.

Rafaela capped off Boston's scoring, plating the team's fifth run with an RBI single in the sixth inning. The 25-year-old outfielder is enjoying the best season of his four-year MLB career, slashing .280/.330/.437 with seven home runs, 33 RBI, nine steals and 31 runs over 73 games. Rafaela's been one of the Red Sox's most consistent hitters and he earned a promotion to the second spot in the batting order, where he's been the last 24 games.

Monasterio started at shortstop and went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Rockies.

Monasterio got the start at shortstop with Marcelo Mayer nursing a sore foot after fouling a ball off it the previous night. As the Red Sox were facing a left-hander, Colorado's Sean Sullivan, it's likely Mayer would have been held out regardless of the injury. Playing time has been sporadic for Monasterio, who's made just 28 starts and is slashing .223/.271/.355 with two home runs, 11 RBI, one steal and 12 runs scored across 45 total appearances.

Harris went 3-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI and one run scored in Tuesday's 7-6 extra-inning loss to San Diego.

Harris was in the leadoff spot for the third time this season, all of which have come since June 10. He's had a couple of bouts of back tightness in June, but he's hit well this month when available, going 18-for-56 (.321) over his last 15 games. The outfielder is batting .310 with an .863 OPS, 14 home runs, four stolen bases, 42 RBI, 37 runs scored and 13 doubles through 72 contests this season.

Dubon went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 7-6 extra-inning loss to San Diego.

Dubon has eight homers on the year, including five over 18 games in June. The utility man is batting .309 (21-for-68) this month while adding 14 RBI. For the season, he's hitting .264 with a .733 OPS, 43 RBI, 32 runs scored, 14 doubles, two triples and a stolen base over 74 contests. Dubon is already knocking on the door of some career highs in counting stats, and he should have a good chance of matching or exceeding them if he continues to play regularly.

Ritchie allowed five runs (four earned) on five hits and four walks while striking out seven over five innings in a no-decision versus San Diego on Tuesday.

Ritchie wasn't particularly good in this performance, though the seven strikeouts matched his season high. He was at least able to keep the ball down better after giving up three home runs in his last start against the Giants. Ritchie has a 4.87 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 37:25 K:BB through 40.2 innings over eight games (seven starts). Despite the underwhelming numbers, Atlanta needs him in the rotation while the team waits for Spencer Strider, Spencer Schwellenbach and AJ Smith-Shawver to return from their respective elbow injuries. Ritchie is tentatively projected to make his next start at home versus St. Louis and could continue to start through July as long as he shows some promise.

Song went 1-for-3 with a walk, one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Tuesday's 7-6 extra-inning win over Atlanta.

Song has swiped a bag in each of the first two games of this series versus Atlanta. He did so Monday coming off the bench, and he was able to contribute again Tuesday in a start at second base. The infielder is still scrapping for playing time since Fernando Tatis continues to bounce between right field and second base. In a part-time role this season, Song is batting .208 with a .545 OPS, six steals, six RBI, seven runs scored and two doubles over 60 plate appearances. He's still looking for his first big-league home run.

Tovar went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Tuesday against the Rockies.

Tovar went yard in his final plate appearance of the game, marking his sixth home run of the season. While that was a positive portion of his performance, Tovar struck out in his second plate appearance of the game and has now punched out at least once in all 16 of his starts in June. That's continued a very disappointing season, as he's maintained just a 49 wRC+ across 280 plate appearances.

Taylor went 3-for-4 with a walk, one RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 7-6 extra-inning win over Atlanta.

This was Taylor's third three-hit effort of the season. The speedster has also racked up five steals. Taylor is batting .370 with an .877 OPS, one home run, nine RBI, 11 runs scored and one double over 15 contests since he joined the Padres' big-league roster in early June. He continues to occupy a starting role in the corner outfield, moving between left and right depending on where Fernando Tatis is stationed on a game-by-game basis.

Tatis went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a double, a second RBI and two total runs scored in Tuesday's 7-6 extra-inning win over Atlanta.

Tatis picked up his sixth multi-hit effort in his last 13 games, a span in which he's gone 20-for-55 (.364). This was his second game during that stretch with multiple extra-base hits. Tatis is up to a .286 average and .718 OPS this season, and he's added three homers, 18 stolen bases, 28 RBI, 34 runs scored, 14 doubles and a triple over 77 contests.