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Spencer Steer
Cincinnati Reds • #7 • 1B
Spencer Steer Day-to-Day With Swollen Hand For Reds
Spencer Steer of the Cincinnati Reds is day-to-day with a swollen hand, making his participation in upcoming games uncertain.
What It Means
Spencer Steer has been performing well this season for the Cincinnati Reds. He has a batting average of .252, with 73 hits in 290 at-bats. Steer has hit 10 home runs and driven in 35 runs.
Recently, Steer had been on a hot streak. Over his last 10 games, he had a .421 average and four home runs. His performance has been crucial for the Reds, especially during their recent games against teams like the Boston Red Sox.

Spencer Schwellenbach
Atlanta Braves • #56 • SP
Spencer Schwellenbach Out With Fractured Elbow For Atlanta Braves
Spencer Schwellenbach of the Atlanta Braves has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a fractured right elbow and is expected to return in September.
What It Means
Spencer Schwellenbach, a starting pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, is on a notable streak this season. He has scored 24 or more FanDuel points in 10 straight games. Schwellenbach has maintained strong stats with a 3.09 ERA and a 0.97 WHIP over 110 2/3 innings pitched.
In 17 starts, he has racked up 108 strikeouts and walked only 18 batters. His K/9 rate stands at 8.8, showing his ability to strike out batters effectively. Schwellenbach’s record this season is 7 wins and 4 losses.

Edgar Quero
Chicago White Sox • #7 • C
Edgar Quero Tallies Three Hits in Loss to Dodgers
In the 5-4 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox catcher Edgar Quero registered 3 hits, drew a walk, and added an RBI to his stat line.
What It Means
In the 5-4 loss to the Dodgers, Edgar Quero contributed three hits, earning his 18th RBI of the season. He also showed patience at the plate, drawing his 17th walk.
Quero's season batting average now stands at .272, with an OBP of .344 and an OPS of .658. Over the last five games, he has hit .308, with four hits in 13 at-bats.

Sean Burke
Chicago White Sox • #59 • SP
Sean Burke Strikes Out 5 in White Sox Loss to Dodgers
Sean Burke delivered a commendable outing for the Chicago White Sox, striking out five over six innings, but they fell short to the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4.
What It Means
Despite limiting the Dodgers to one earned run over six innings, Burke gave up six hits and issued one walk. His ERA now sits at 4.03 across 87 innings in 2025.
The White Sox's one-run deficit kept them on the losing end against the Dodgers. Burke's five strikeouts increased his season total to 73, with a K/9 rate of 7.5 through his 17 games.

Will Klein
Los Angeles Dodgers • #61 • RP
Will Klein Secures Win for Dodgers Against White Sox
Will Klein of the Los Angeles Dodgers secured the win against the Chicago White Sox with a score of 5-4, striking out two in his inning of work.
What It Means
Will Klein continued his effective relief work, adding two strikeouts to his total against the White Sox. He now boasts an ERA of 0.00 over 4 2/3 innings this season.
The Dodgers edged out the White Sox 5-4, with Klein recording his first win of the year. His strikeout rate stands at 13.5 K/9, highlighting his ability to miss bats early in the season.

Andy Pages
Los Angeles Dodgers • #44 • CF
Andy Pages' Homer Helps Dodgers Edge White Sox 5-4
Andy Pages went yard and tallied an RBI to help the Los Angeles Dodgers edge past the Chicago White Sox, 5-4.
What It Means
Andy Pages connected for his 17th home run of the season in the Dodgers' narrow 5-4 win over the White Sox. This brings his RBI total to 58, while his season batting average holds steady at .293.
Over his last 10 games, Pages has maintained a .293 average, adding 12 hits in 41 at-bats. His OPS for this stretch stands at .822, showcasing a balanced mix of power and consistency.

Tommy Edman
Los Angeles Dodgers • #25 • SS
Tommy Edman's Bat and Patience Help Dodgers Edge White Sox
Tommy Edman contributed to the Los Angeles Dodgers' 5-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox with a hit, a run scored, and two walks.
What It Means
Tommy Edman chipped in to the Dodgers' narrow 5-4 win over the White Sox. He collected a hit and crossed the plate once while drawing two walks, a notable contribution to the Dodgers' offensive effort.
Edman's on-base percentage stands at .292 for the season after his latest performance. Over his last 10 games, he's batting .194 with six hits in 31 at-bats, maintaining an OPS of .596 during that stretch.

Shohei Ohtani
Los Angeles Dodgers • #17 • LF
Ohtani's All-Around Performance Lifts Dodgers Over White Sox 5-4
Shohei Ohtani contributed a hit, an RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base as the Los Angeles Dodgers edged out the Chicago White Sox 5-4.
What It Means
Shohei Ohtani showcased his versatility against the Chicago White Sox with a hit, RBI, run scored, and a stolen base. His contribution was key in the Dodgers' narrow 5-4 victory.
Ohtani has played in 85 games this season, hitting .286 with 30 home runs and 56 RBIs. His OPS stands at 1.015, highlighting his impact at the plate throughout the season.

Will Smith
Los Angeles Dodgers • #16 • C
Will Smith's Homer Lifts Dodgers Over White Sox 5-4
Will Smith powered the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox with a home run, an RBI, and a run scored.
What It Means
Smith's performance on July 2 included two hits, adding to his 73 hits on the season. He contributed one walk, boosting his on-base percentage to .422. The Dodgers clinched a 5-4 win over the White Sox, enhancing their standing in the National League.
This year, Smith's slash line of .324/.422/.547 highlights his consistent contribution to the Dodgers. Over the last 30 games, Smith has maintained an impressive OPS of .986, with 7 home runs and 20 RBIs. His recent run of .444 AVG over the last three games indicates a continued hot streak at the plate.

Austin Slater
Chicago White Sox • #15 • RF
Austin Slater Shines With Homer and Triple in White Sox Loss
Austin Slater of the Chicago White Sox went 2-for-5 with a home run and a triple, driving in 2 runs and scoring twice in their 5-4 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
What It Means
Slater's recent power surge continued with his third home run of the season, complementing a triple that added to his slugging percentage. Despite this, the White Sox fell to the Dodgers, marking another close contest for the team.
Over the last 10 games, Slater has posted a .300 average, showing consistency at the plate. He remains a key contributor with a .746 OPS this season, which reflects his ability to get on base and hit for power.