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Pecko allowed three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out two over 2.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Mariners on Wednesday.

Pecko worked well as a bulk reliever in his two last appearances, but a return to a starting role didn't go so well. This was his shortest of seven outings (five starts) in the majors. He ends the regular season at a 4.31 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 21:14 K:BB through 31.1 innings. It's unclear if Pecko has done enough to earn a spot on a postseason roster should the Astros make the playoffs, but he'd likely function as a reliever if that happens.

Rafaela will undergo an MRI on his right hamstring Thursday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.

Last year's Gold Glove winner in center field and a first-time All-Star this season, Rafaela left Wednesday's game -- his first game back from a right quad strain -- with right hamstring tightness, and manager Chad Tracy revealed afterward that imaging will be necessary. Jarren Duran figures to take back over in center field until Rafaela receives the green light to return once again.

Rodriguez went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk and two RBI in Wednesday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Astros.

Rodriguez supplied an RBI double in the third inning and forced in the tying run in the 10th with a bases-loaded walk. He has hit safely in 11 of his last 13 games, going 18-for-51 (.353) in that span. The outfielder is batting .249 with a .710 OPS, 21 home runs, 22 stolen bases, 68 RBI, 68 runs scored and 26 doubles over 147 contests this season.

Arozarena went 1-for-3 with two walks, a stolen base and three runs scored in Wednesday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Astros.

With the theft, Arozarena has 25 steals on the year, including four over his last 11 games. He has logged at least 20 steals in six straight campaigns. The outfielder is batting .279 with an .859 OPS, 26 home runs, 76 RBI, 109 runs scored, 31 doubles and one triple over 150 contests.

Kirby allowed four runs on six hits and three walks while striking out five over five innings in a no-decision versus the Astros on Wednesday.

Kirby struggled down the stretch, allowing 31 runs (30 earned) with a 36:19 K:BB over his last 42.2 innings across eight starts. It was a tough year overall for the right-hander, who ends up with a 9-11 record, 4.33 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 148:47 K:BB through 174.2 innings over 30 starts. Those are career-worst marks across the board, with the 2.4 BB/9 standing out as particularly poor for a pitcher best known for his control.

Pages went 3-for-4 with a double in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Padres.

This was Pages' second game back after a month-long absence due to a fractured left hand. He's played in center field in both games, so the outfielder should be able to handle a starting role in the postseason. Pages has put together a strong campaign, batting .275 with an .803 OPS, 21 home runs, 80 RBI, 73 runs scored, 25 doubles, two triples and 12 stolen bases over 130 contests, numbers mostly in line with last year's marks despite the time lost to injury.

Hernandez went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Padres.

Hernandez continues to have a hot September. He's gone 28-for-75 (.373) over 20 contests this month, hitting safely in 17 of them. He's seen a slight dip in power with no extra-base hits over his last seven games. Overall, the outfielder is batting .270 with a .762 OPS, 15 home runs, 63 RBI, 65 runs scored, 17 doubles, two triples and five stolen bases over 121 contests. Hernandez should continue to see a starting role, primarily in left field, heading into the postseason.

Tucker went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Padres.

Tucker was ailing after fouling a ball off his right leg Saturday, but he ultimately missed just one start. The stolen base Wednesday would suggest that his leg isn't bothering him much now. The outfielder is up to 12 steals on the year, and he's hitting .237 with a .727 OPS, 17 home runs, 70 RBI, 88 runs scored, 23 doubles and four triples over 150 contests.

Yamamoto (14-9) allowed four runs (two earned) on five hits, a walk and a hit batsman while striking out four over six innings to take the loss versus the Padres on Wednesday.

Yamamoto earned a third straight quality start, though the Padres' pair of runs in the fifth inning were a product of his own throwing error. The right-hander has had few stumbles this season, pitching to a 2.53 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 182:42 K:BB over 185 innings through 28 starts. His regular season is done, so expect Yamamoto's next appearance to come in the NLDS.

Taylor went 0-for-3 with a walk, two stolen bases and a run scored in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Dodgers.

Taylor manufactured a run on his own in the ninth inning after drawing a walk, with the two steals preceding Freddy Fermin's RBI single to pad the Padres' lead. Over his last 12 games, Taylor has gone 15-for-36 (.417) with five steals and four extra-base hits. The outfielder is now batting .333 with an .843 OPS, 12 steals, two home runs, 18 RBI, 26 runs scored, four doubles and two triples over 44 contests this season.