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  • Mets' Francisco Lindor: Cracks solo homer Tuesday

    Lindor went 2-for-4 with a solo home run during the Mets' 3-2 extra-inning win over the Brewers on Tuesday.

    Tuesday was a low-scoring affair, but Lindor finally put the Mets on the board in the fifth inning with a solo long ball off southpaw Kyle Harrison. It was Lindor's fifth home run since July 31 and 13th of the year, and he'll need to show off more of that power over the next few weeks in order to reach the 20-homer threshold for a sixth consecutive year and for the ninth time in his major-league career. Lindor has a .756 OPS with three steals, 33 RBI and 25 extra-base hits over 327 plate appearances this season.

  • Jacob deGrom SP | TEX

    Rangers' Jacob deGrom: Shelled for eight runs

    DeGrom (9-9) took the loss Tuesday against the White Sox, allowing eight runs on six hits and five walks while striking out two over 3.2 innings.

    DeGrom endured a disastrous 42-pitch first inning in which Chicago plated six runs, matching his season high allowed in any full-length start this season. The right-hander remained in the game into the fourth before departing with runners aboard, and two more runs were ultimately charged to him. DeGrom has now surrendered at least five runs in three of his six starts since the All-Star break. Through 130.1 innings this season, he owns a 4.21 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 159:37 K:BB. He's slated to face the Athletics at home in his next start.

  • Byron Buxton CF | MIN

    Twins' Byron Buxton: Exits early Tuesday

    Buxton was removed from Tuesday's game against the Athletics with an apparent injury, Audra Martin of Twins.tv reports.

    Buxton wasn't able to reach down to get his glove on a ball hit into right-center field in the seventh inning, and he looked to be grabbing at his right hip after the play -- the same hip that caused him to miss multiple weeks earlier this month. The Twins will take a closer look at him to determine the severity of his latest injury, and an update on his status may be available after the game.

  • Zach Thornton SP | NYM

    Mets' Zac Thornton: Quality start against Milwaukee

    Thornton allowed one run on seven hits while striking out four across six innings in a no-decision during Tuesday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Brewers.

    Thornton came away with his sixth quality start in 10 outings this season, with his lone blemish Tuesday coming on a Luis Lara RBI single in the fourth inning. It was the fourth time this season that Thornton did not give up a run in a start, and through the first 10 starts of his major-league career, the 24-year-old southpaw boasts a 2.88 ERA and 1.15 WHIP across 56.1 innings. He's lined up to take on the Astros at home this weekend.

  • Kyle Harrison SP | MIL

    Brewers' Kyle Harrison: No-decision against Mets

    Harrison did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's game against the Mets, allowing one run on six hits and one walk while striking out five across five innings.

    Harrison was able to maneuver out of a bases-loaded first inning to keep the Mets off the board through the first four innings of Tuesday's start. He was on track to record his third shutout in his last four starts, but those hopes were dashed by a Francisco Lindor solo homer in the fifth frame. It was still a nice performance from Harrison, who finished with 13 whiffs and 63 strikes on 90 pitches. He'll take a 2.79 ERA and 1.12 WHIP over 103.1 innings into his next start, which is lined up for next week on the road against the Cubs, the first of what projects to be a two-start week for Harrison.

  • Cody Bellinger LF | NYY

    Yankees' Cody Bellinger: Smacks first homer since IL return

    Bellinger went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run during Tuesday's 9-7 loss to Houston.

    Bellinger got the Yankees on the board with a three-run long ball off Ethan Pecko in the third inning to give New York a 3-2 lead. It was Bellinger's first home run since being activated from the IL on Sunday and extended his hit streak to eight games, dating back to July 19 against the Dodgers. He has a .346 batting average (18-for-52) over his last 14 outings with one home run and six RBI.

  • Spencer Miles RP | TOR

    Blue Jays' Spencer Miles: Opening Wednesday

    Miles will serve as the Blue Jays' opening pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Royals, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.

    Miles has previously made four starts and has covered at least three innings out of the bullpen on seven other occasions, but he'll likely be in store for a lighter workload Wednesday. He hasn't recorded more than three outs in any of his last eight appearances and may not be stretched out enough to give the Blue Jays more than 2-to-3 innings. The Blue Jays will likely lean on a number of relievers to fill innings once Miles exits the game.

  • Cardinals' Matthew Liberatore: Tagged for eight runs vs. Orioles

    Liberatore (5-12) took the loss Tuesday against the Orioles, allowing eight runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out seven over four innings.

    Liberatore started strong with four strikeouts over the first two innings before Baltimore broke through in the third, with home runs from Pete Alonso and Christian Encarnacion-Strand accounting for four runs. The Orioles erupted for eight runs in the fifth, although only four were charged to Liberatore, giving them an insurmountable lead. The left-hander has now taken the loss in six of his last seven starts, though his strikeout production remains a bright spot, as he's recorded 44 punchouts across 35.1 innings during that stretch. Liberatore will seek to put Tuesday's outing behind him and turn things around in his next scheduled start Sunday against the Pirates.

  • Luis Garcia 1B | NYY

    Yankees' Luis Garcia: Big night against Houston

    Garcia went 4-for-5 with a two-run home run, an RBI double and an additional run scored during Tuesday's 9-7 loss to the Astros.

    Garcia tied a season high in hits Tuesday, with his third hit being a two-run long ball off Ethan Pecko to give the Yankees a 5-3 lead in the fifth inning. Since being acquired by the Yankees from the Nationals in early August, Garcia has an .860 OPS with four home runs and nine RBI over 74 plate appearances.

  • Will Warren SP | NYY

    Yankees' Will Warren: No-decision against Houston

    Warren did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's game against the Astros, allowing three runs (two earned) on seven hits and two walks while striking out four across five innings.

    It wasn't the smoothest of outings for Warren, who allowed at least two baserunners in four of the five innings he pitched. He's allowed at least six hits in four of his last six outings, and over his last seven starts he has a 5.65 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 30:12 K:BB over 28.2 innings. Warren is lined up to make his next start this weekend at home against the Red Sox.

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