BIG HITS Walker Buehler SP, Dodgers
Austin Riley 3B, Braves
In his first 14 games since the break, he’s hitting .373 with seven homers, 18 RBIs and a 1.276 OPS.
Sean Manaea
SP, Athletics
After going 0-4 with a 3.91 ERA in four starts from June 20-July 7, he’s 2-0 with a 1.96 ERA, 29-4 strikeout-to-walk rate and .169 opponent average over his past three starts.
Joey Votto
1B, Reds
Not only did the veteran enter Friday with a seven-game hit streak, but he homered in six straight games. He was 18-for-41 (.439) with nine homers, 18 RBIs and a 1.666 OPS over his previous 11 games.
After suffering a loss on June 24, he’s 4-0 with a 1.38 ERA, 45-10 strikeout-to-walk rate and .169 opponent average over his past six starts.