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Betts went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and two additional runs scored in Wednesday's 14-1 win over the Reds.

Betts has hit safely in 13 of his last 15 games, supplying three homers and 14 RBI in that span. The shortstop is batting .249 with a .742 OPS, 19 homers, 60 RBI, 61 runs scored, 19 doubles and one stolen base over 108 contests. While he missed a month early in the year due to an oblique strain, he's on the cusp of another 20-homer campaign and will reach it soon given his hot start to September (1.224 OPS through eight games).

Yamamoto (13-8) allowed one run on three hits and a walk while striking out 10 over seven innings to earn the win over the Reds on Wednesday.

Yamamoto limited the damage to an Elly De La Cruz solo home run in the fourth inning. This victory snapped a three-start winless stretch for Yamamoto, who continues to be among the most reliable starters in baseball. This was his third double-digit strikeout performance of the year. He has pitched to a 2.62 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 171:39 K:BB through 172 innings over 26 starts. Yamamoto is lined up to make his next start in a rematch at Cincinnati next week.

Arenado went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Royals.

Arenado has homered twice over his last four games, and he has four RBI in that span. The third baseman is now batting .236 with a .742 OPS, 69 RBI, 67 runs scored, 21 doubles, one triple and four stolen bases over 137 contests. While his consistency at the plate hasn't bounced back, his 23 home runs are the most he's hit in a season since he clubbed 26 in 2023.

Soroka (8-5) allowed three runs on three hits and a walk while striking out four over four innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Royals.

Soroka threw 34 of 58 pitches for strikes, but he was tagged for a three-run home run by Bobby Witt in the fifth inning, which was the difference in the game. The right-hander was more efficient than Zac Gallen, who started the game and threw 68 pitches (42 strikes). Soroka has a 3.53 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 95:25 K:BB across 99.1 innings this season. Arizona's pitching plans are not yet clear for next week, but considering his pitch count, it's possible the 29-year-old work in a piggyback again if the team opts not to expand its rotation to six starters.

Gallen allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out one over 3.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Royals on Wednesday.

Gallen threw 42 of 68 pitches for strikes in his first big-league action in two months after an absence due to right elbow inflammation. The right-hander struggled heavily prior to his stint on the injured list, and it remains to be seen how he'll fare against a tougher opponent. On the year, he has a 6.22 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 62:33 K:BB with 19 home runs allowed across 101.1 innings. He worked in tandem with Michael Soroka for this game, but it's unclear how the workload will be set when this spot in the rotation comes up against Miami next week.

Rave went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Rave generated a run with his speed in the second inning, stealing third and forcing a throwing error that bought him the time to score. The outfielder has hit safely in all six of his games in September, going 6-for-20 (.300) with three extra-base hits this month. Rave has been getting a boost in playing time while Jac Caglianone (elbow) is banged up and would benefit further if an IL stint is deemed necessary. Rave is hitting .233 with a .763 OPS, six steals, five home runs, 11 RBI, 20 runs scored, six doubles and one triple over 116 plate appearances this season.

Jensen went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Jensen has contributed six homers over his last 12 games, going 13-for-44 (.295) in that span. The catcher is thriving out of the leadoff spot with his recent power surge. Overall this year, he's batting .229 with a .761 OPS, 23 homers, 69 RBI, 70 runs scored, 29 doubles, two triples and two stolen bases over 136 contests.

Witt went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Arizona had just clawed back from a two-run deficit in the top of the fifth inning, but Witt answered with a big homer to put the Royals ahead for good. In September, the shortstop has gone 8-for-33 (.242) with two homers and five RBI over nine contests. Witt has had a bit of a down year in the power department with 18 homers through 128 contests. He's batting .282 with an .814 OPS, 54 RBI, 84 runs scored, 30 doubles, one triple and 39 stolen bases.

Pearson allowed one hit and one walk while striking out one over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Pearson wasn't all that sharp, but he was still able to protect the three-run lead. He's riding an 11.1-inning scoreless streak, a span in which he has earned two saves and four holds while working as part of the Royals' closing committee. On the year, Pearson has a 2.03 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 35:19 K:BB through 40 innings between the Royals and the Astros. He has added four saves and five holds.

Lynch (5-5) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three over five innings to earn the win over the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.

This was Lynch's first win since moving into the rotation after the trade deadline. He has seen mixed results as a starter, allowing 19 runs (18 earned) over 25.2 innings across his seven starts so far, though he has gone five frames in each of his last two outings. For the season, he's at a 3.52 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 49:22 K:BB across 71.2 innings. He's projected to make his next start at Houston.