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Jun 21, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Boston Red Sox second basemen Dustin Pedroia (15) hits a double against the Kansas City Royals during the fifth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports /

7. Carlos Gonzalez-OF-Colorado Rockies: Gonzalez finished the first half on a tear, and he’ll look to carry over his momentum as he takes on James Shields and the Padres tonight at Petco Park. Gonzalez is 6-14 (.429) in his career against tonight’s starter James Shields including a double, two homers, and there RBI.

6. Dustin Pedroia-2B-Boston Red Sox: Pedroia is expected to rejoin the Red Sox lineup tonight as the start their series out West against the Angels. He couldn’t ask for a much better matchup in his return as he faces C.J. Wilson who is is 11-27 (.407) against in his career with three doubles, a home run, and six RBI. While Pedey hay have some rust to overcook, look for him to get off to a fast start today.

5. Chris Carter-1B-Houston Astros: The Astros were one of the most surprising stories of the first half, and they are just a half-game behind the Angels in the AL West as they take the field tonight against the Rangers. Houston will face Martin Perez of the Rangers who is making his first start of the season after being activated from the 60-day DL. One of the Astros who has had success against him in the past is Chris Carter who is 6-13 (.462) with a double, two homers, an four RBI against Perez.

4. Neil Walker-2B-Pittsburgh Pirates: As the Pirates open the second half in Milwaukee, look for Neil Walker to turn in a good game tonight as he faces Brewers starter Mike Fiers. Walker is 8-16 (.500) against Fiers in the past with three doubles and a home run.

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