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Rece Hinds - Losing playing timeHinds is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta.

ImpactSince opening his big-league career earlier this month with nine extra-base hits and two stolen bases in his first six games, Hinds' sizzling bat has cooled off. In his subsequent three starts, he has gone 1-for-12 with three strikeouts, and the downturn in performance may have already cost him an everyday role. While Hinds should still have a regular spot in the lineup versus lefties while he's up with the big club, he'll take a seat against a right-hander (Reynaldo Lopez) for the second day in a row. Will Benson, Stuart Fairchild and Jake Fraley looks to be the Reds' preferred outfield configuration versus righties at the moment.

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Rece Hinds - Losing out on playing timeHinds is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta.

ImpactSince opening his big-league career earlier this month with nine extra-base hits and two stolen bases in his first six games, Hinds' sizzling bat has cooled off. In his subsequent three starts, Hinds has gone 1-for-12 with three strikeouts, and the downturn in performance may have already cost him an everyday role. While the right-handed-hitting Hinds should still have a regular spot in the lineup versus lefties while he's up with the big club, he'll take a seat against a right-hander (Reynaldo Lopez) for the second day in a row. Will Benson, Stuart Fairchild and Jake Fraley looks to be the Reds' preferred outfield configuration versus righties for the moment.

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Robert Garcia - Collects second winGarcia (2-3) picked up the win Sunday over the Reds, walking one and striking out one in a scoreless eighth inning.

ImpactThe southpaw preserved a 2-2 tie in the top of the eighth and then got rewarded when rookie James Wood launched a three-run homer in the bottom of the frame. Garcia has been scored upon only once in his last 14 appearances dating back to June 16, delivering a 2.92 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 21:4 K:BB over 12.1 innings during that stretch while recording three holds and both his wins.

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Kyle Finnegan - Matches career high with 28th saveFinnegan struck out one in a perfect ninth inning to record his 28th save of the season in Sunday's win over the Reds.

ImpactDespite being deployed both Friday and Saturday for saves against Cincinnati, Washington manager Dave Martinez went back to Finnegan for the third game of the series, and the right-hander nailed down the sweep for the Nats on only five pitches, all strikes. Finnegan's 28 saves matched the career high he set in 2023, and his heavy workload this year hasn't been affecting his performance -- over 10 appearances in July he's posted a 2.89 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 7:2 K:BB in 9.1 innings.

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Cincinnati Reds at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictionsThe Cincinnati Reds (47-53) and Atlanta Braves (54-44) open a 3-game set Monday. First pitch from Truist Park is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET...

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Elly De La Cruz - Extends hit streakDe La Cruz went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double and a stolen base in Sunday's 5-2 loss to Washington.

ImpactDe La Cruz's sixth-inning double extended a hit streak to nine games. He later stole his 48th base of the season. After a down May (.208), De La Cruz has hit more consistently, posting averages of .266 in June and .276 in July.

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Noelvi Marte - Homers in lossMarte went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Nationals.

ImpactMarte put the Reds up early with a second-inning solo homer. It was his second of the season and first in 14 games. After serving an 80-game suspension, Marte is still getting his timing down. He's batting .176 with a .499 OPS and a 32.9 strikeout percentage over 20 games.

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