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Skubal (9-7) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five over 7.1 innings to earn the win over the Reds on Tuesday.

Skubal got back on track after allowing two runs on 10 hits and a walk over 5.2 innings against the Cardinals in his last start. He's logged quality starts in four of his last five outings, and his only damage Tuesday was an Elly De La Cruz two-run blast in the third inning. Skubal is at a 2.84 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 164:24 K:BB over 139.2 innings through 23 starts between the Dodgers and Tigers this year. Skubal's next outing is projected to be a rematch on the road in Cincinnati next week.

McCray went 1-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Cardinals.

McCray hadn't stolen a base since Aug. 3 versus the Rangers. The reserve outfielder continues to see a part-time role, primarily working in the corner outfield when he gets starts. Over 74 plate appearances, he's batting just .148 with a .563 OPS, two home runs, five steals, three RBI, 11 runs scored, one double and one triple.

Koss went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Cardinals.

Koss has four homers this season, all coming over his last 12 contests. He's batting .250 (10-for-40) with seven RBI in that span. The infielder is batting .219 with a .594 OPS, nine RBI, 22 runs scored, five doubles and two stolen bases over 164 plate appearances this season, so the recent power surge is a bit of a surprise. Koss should continue to see steady playing time in the infield to close out the campaign, though that could change if Willy Adames (elbow) or Marcelo Mayer (forearm) come off the injured list.

Eldridge went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Cardinals.

Eldridge went deep in the first inning to give the Giants an early lead. He's hit safely in nine of last 10 games, going 14-for-37 (.378) with 11 RBI in that span. The 21-year-old is batting .265 with an .819 OPS, 16 homers, 49 RBI, 47 runs scored, 21 doubles and one stolen base over 100 contests this season as he continues to see regular time between first base and designated hitter.

Kuhnel allowed one run on two hits over 1.1 innings, recording no walks or strikeouts while earning the save in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Cardinals.

It's not often a pitcher has a chance to log a save for three different teams in the same year, but that's what Kuhnel has achieved in 2026. He's allowed one run over 2.2 innings across his three appearances for the Giants, allowing four hits and one walk in that span. Kuhnel is at a 4.74 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 23:13 K:BB through 38 innings between the Giants, Brewers and Athletics, adding seven saves, six holds and a blown save. Regular closer Dylan Smith struggled in a blown save Tuesday, but it's not yet clear if Kuhnel has worked his way into the high-leverage mix for the last three weeks of the Giants' campaign. Kuhnel is the 11th pitcher to earn a save for San Francisco this year.

Soriano (12-7) earned the win Tuesday, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk over seven innings against the Athletics. He struck out three.

The right-hander certainly wasn't at his most dominant Tuesday while generating just four swinging strikes and serving up two homers, but those two solo shots were the only runs he allowed. Soriano has struck out three or fewer batters in four of his seven starts since being acquired by Toronto, though his overall numbers since the trade are decent with a 4.05 ERA and 1.38 WHIP across 40 innings.

Roupp (9-13) allowed two hits and four walks while striking out two over six scoreless innings to earn the win over the Cardinals on Tuesday.

Roupp has gotten back on track lately, allowing just two runs on eight hits and eight walks over his last 16 innings. He's picked up two wins in that span, which follows a stretch in which he was winless over six starts. Roupp has a 4.00 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 139:72 K:BB through 150.2 innings over 28 starts this season. The right-hander is projected to make his next start in a rematch with the Cardinals in St. Louis next week.

Mathews (1-3) allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four over six innings to take the loss versus the Giants on Tuesday.

Mathews served up solo home runs to Bryce Eldridge and Christian Koss over the first two innings of the game. While Mathews was able to settle in from there, he didn't get enough run support. This was the rookie southpaw's first quality start in the majors. He's at a 4.11 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 28:14 K:BB through 30.2 innings through six starts. Mathews is lined up for a rematch against the Giants in St. Louis early next week.

Chaparro went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Padres.

Chaparro homered off the bench in the eighth inning. He's made the most of his opportunities lately, hitting safely in nine of his last 11 games while going 12-for-35 (.343) with four extra-base hits in that span. For the season, he's batting .259 with an .881 OPS, 10 homers, 35 RBI, 31 runs scored, 12 doubles and no stolen bases over 71 contests. Chaparro is currently in a battle for playing time at first base and designated hitter that also includes Yohandy Morales and Abimelec Ortiz.

Amador went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Tuesday against the Yankees.

Amador drew his sixth consecutive start since being recalled to begin September. This was his second home run in that span, and he's also gone 8-for-22 with four RBI and five runs scored. Amador could split time at second base with Connor Norby, though he's made the case for consistent playing time with his showing to this point.