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Quantrill also issued three walks on the afternoon while striking out a pair of opposing hitters. The 29-year-old hurler allowed an RBI double to Jackson Merrill in the second inning, then served up a pair of solo home runs to Kyle Higashioka and Jurickson Profar before exiting in the fifth. On the day, he got just six whiffs on 88 pitches, leading to an underwhelming CSW of 17 percent. Now 7-8 on the season, he’ll look to rebound as he carries a 4.56 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and a 92/48 K/BB ratio (122 1/3 innings) into a tough matchup against the Braves at Coors Field on Saturday.

Athletics manager Mark Kotsay told reporters Wilson will continue to undergo further evaluation after being hit on the left hand by Atlanta starter Didier Fuentes in the first inning of Tuesday’s series opener. The 23-year-old rookie sensation, who is slated to start next week’s Midsummer Classic for the American League isn’t completely out of the woods yet, but it’s an encouraging initial update. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. It seems highly likely that he’s going to sit out at least a couple games moving forward.

Bailey knocked a base hit in the fifth inning, then stepped in to bat with two runners on in the ninth with the Giants down by two runs. He took the first pitch from Jordan Romano high off the wall in right-center that caromed away from the outfielders as he raced home to walk it off with an inside-the-park homer. The hit would have been a traditional home run in all 29 other parks.

Schwarber was hit by a pitch to lead off the sixth and stole second before he was caught stealing third. He then gave the Phillies the lead in the seventh with a two-run blast off Spencer Bivens and added a double in the ninth. The 32-year-old slugger is up to 28 homers and nine steals while slashing .254/.384/.549 with 64 runs scored and 65 RBI across 406 plate appearances.

Romano recorded the final two outs in the eighth to preserve a two-run lead for the Phillies. He returned for the ninth and put two runners on with one out before Patrick Bailey launched a ball that caromed off the top of the wall in right-center as he raced home for an inside-the-park home run to walk it off. Romano hasn’t recorded a save since May 29, with Matt Strahm and Orion Kerkering mostly working in a committee for saves.

Ray held the Phillies off the board through five frames before giving up a run on a walk, base hit, and a double in the sixth. He was relieved with two outs in the inning at 99 pitches. He scattered four hits and three walks while collecting five strikeouts. The 33-year-old left-hander will take a 2.63 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and a 122/42 K/BB ratio into the All-Star break.

Walker rejoined the Phillies rotation on Tuesday, making his first start since May 30. He gave up a run in the second inning on a walk and two base hits, then tossed two more scoreless innings, ending his day with three strikeouts over four innings. The 32-year-old right-hander will take a 3.55 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and a 49/24 K/BB ratio across 58 1/3 innings (nine starts) into the All-Star break.

Butler got the scoring started in exciting fashion, hitting an inside-the-park home run on the first pitch of the game from Atlanta rookie starter Didier Fuentes. He then drew a walk in the second inning and scored on a grand slam by Nick Kurtz. Butler then went yard the old fashioned way in the third, taking Jesse Chavez deep for a solo blast. The 24-year-old outfielder is up to 13 homers while slashing .256/.326/.448 with 54 runs scored, 38 RBI, and 14 steals across 384 plate appearances.

Kurtz drew a walk in the first inning and scored on a two-run homer by Max Muncy. With the bases loaded in the second, he slugged a grand slam off Jesse Chavez. Kurtz then added a double in the fourth, ending his day hitting .250/.324/.527 with 14 homers and 39 RBI across 213 plate appearances.

Rooker took Didier Fuentes deep for a two-run blast in the first inning in part of a five-run opening frame. The 30-year-old slugger is up to 19 homers while slashing .271/.347/.492 with 56 runs scored and 50 RBI across 404 plate appearances.

Muncy capped off a five-run first inning with a two-run blast off Didier Fuentes for his third home run in the last week. He later added a base hit in the seventh. The 22-year-old infielder is hitting .222/.268/.404 with eight homers and 22 RBI across 183 plate appearances.