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Aug 16, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (right) celebrates with teammate Carlos Gomez after hitting a walk off single against the Detroit Tigers at Minute Maid Park. The Astros defeated the Tigers 6-5. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

10. J.J. Hardy-SS-Batimore Orioles: While the Blue Jays and Yankees battle atop the A.L. East, the Orioles continue to battle it out for the second wild car spot. Tonight, they’ll conclude their four-game series against the Athletics as they look to get a big four-game sweep at home. To do so, though, they’ll have to overcome A’s ace Sonny Gray. J.J. Hardy has had success in his limited action against Gray in his career going 2-6 (.333) with both hits resulting in doubles.

9. Alejandro De Aza-OF-Boston Red Sox: Most of the Red Sox will be seeing Indians’ righty Danny Salazar for the first time tonight, but Alejandro De Aza has some history against him from his time in Chicago. De Aza has gone 2-5 (.400) with an RBI and a pair of walks against Salazar in his career and he could get the starting nod tonight which would make him an interesting value play.

8. Jose Altuve-2B-Houston Astros: Altuve is always a good option at 2B if you are looking for some hits and not quite as concerned about power. Tonight, he and the Astros open up a series against the Rays as they face Erasmo Ramirez. Altuve is 3-10 (.300) with a double against Ramirez in their previous meetings.

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