Paul Goldschmidt

Bednar was called upon to protect a one-run margin in the final frame and needed just 13 pitches (11 strikes) to slam the door. He got a pair of ground outs to open the frame before surrendering a single to Paul Goldschmidt, which put the potential game-tying run on-base. He was able to bounce back quickly, striking out Nolan Gorman on three pitches to extinguish the threat. He's converted both of his save chances for Pittsburgh since returning from the injured list back on July 12.

The veteran is hitting just .225 with 14 home runs on the season, but his underlying metrics heading into the All-Star break. He had cut his strikeout rate and was barreling the ball almost 14 percent of the time. Even though he has been dropped in the order, he continues to play every day and could be in for a much better second half.

It's the first time that Goldschmidt is going to hit below fifth in a lineup since 2012. The 36-year-old has been one of the most productive hitters in baseball over his career, but he's registered just a .652 OPS over the 2024 campaign. We'll see if this move down sparks something, but Goldschmidt has been a massive disappointment over the first few months.

McArthur also allowed a single before getting Lars Nootbaar on a flyout to end it. He really struggled in May and he took one bad loss last month, but the run he allowed today was his first surrendered in nine appearances.

Parker gave up six hits, including a fourth-inning solo shot to veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt. He generated 11 swinging strikes, including six on his slider alone, and finished with a pedestrian 27 percent CSW. The 24-year-old lefty has emerged as a decent option for fantasy managers in deeper mixed leagues with a strong 3.44 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 74/19 K/BB ratio across 91 2/3 innings (16 starts). He'll face off against the Brewers on Saturday to close out the first half.