Each day, MLB.com selects one player from each game whose performance stands out:
Jose Altuve | Astros 9, Cardinals 8
Altuve tied a career high with four hits and scored three runs to lead the Astros over the rival Redbirds.
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Clint Barmes | Pirates 8, Reds 4Barmes drove in three runs on three hits including an RBI double off Homer Bailey.
Bruce Chen | Royals 1, Twins 0Chen allowed four hits in seven strong innings, notching his fifth victory in his past six starts.
Ryan Dempster | Cubs 10, Brewers 0
Dempster allowed three hits over seven shutout innings, snapping an 18-start winless streak.
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Bryce Harper | Nationals 7, Mets 6Harper's RBI single in the 12th was the first walk-off hit of his career, giving the Nats sole possession of first in the NL East.
Elian Herrera | Dodgers 2, Phillies 1Herrera laced a go-ahead two-run double with two outs in the eighth inning off Cliff Lee.
Ubaldo Jimenez | Indians 4, Tigers 2Backed by a trio of Tribe RBI triples, Jimenez was in control, holding the Tigers to one run on five hits and a walk at Comerica Park.
Ian Kennedy | D-backs 10, Rockies 0Kennedy struck out 12 Rockies to lead the D-backs to their third win in four games.
Alexi Ogando | Rangers 6, A's 3Ogando provided invaluable relief behind starter Derek Holland, striking out four in 1 2/3 innings and stranding two runners in each of his frames.
Ronny Paulino | Orioles 8, Red Sox 6The designated hitter hit a go-ahead RBI single in the 10th as the O's moved back into a first-place tie in the AL East.
Andy Pettitte | Yankees 7, Rays 0Pettitte turned back the clock yet again, striking out 10 over 7 1/3 innings to earn the 243rd win of his career.
Carlos Quentin | Padres 6, Giants 5Quentin homered twice and doubled, with his second shot tying the game in the eighth.
Colby Rasmus | Blue Jays 9, White Sox 5Rasmus went 5-for-5 with a three RBIs and finished a triple shy of the cycle to lead the Blue Jays to a series-opening win against the White Sox in Chicago.
Mark Trumbo | Angels 6, Mariners 1Trumbo connected for two homers in a 4-for-4, four-RBI night that helped Garrett Richards to his first MLB win.
Dan Uggla | Braves 11, Marlins 0
Uggla went 4-for-5 with two homers -- including the 200th of his career -- and drove in five runs as Atlanta cruised in Miami.
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