Rodgers victimized Guardians’ left-hander Logan Allen for a 396-foot (104.4 mph EV) solo shot in the sixth inning that increased the Astros’ lead to 4-1. He also drew a walk in the contest. The 28-year-old infielder has really struggled in his limited action for the Astros this season, slashing .194/.270/.291 with two homers and 11 RBI in 115 plate appearances.

Rodgers got the Astros on the board on Tuesday night as he smacked a 369-foot (101.9 mph EV) opposite-field three-run shot off of Chad Patrick in the seventh inning that pulled the Astros to within one run at 4-3. He also struck out twice in the ballgame, finishing the night 1-for-4. On the season, the 28-year-old infielder is hitting an underwhelming .235/.312/.324 with one home run and 10 RBI.

Rodgers had been limited to one pinch-hitting appearance in five games by left hip soreness. He’s in a little 0-for-12 slump now, dropping his OPS from .824 to .595, so he might be in line for less time at second base.

Rodgers is absent from Houston’s lineup card for the fifth straight game due to an ongoing left hip issue. There’s been no indication that he’s headed to the injured list, but it can’t be ruled out. It’ll be Mauricio Dubón at the keystone on Tuesday evening for the fourth time in the last five contests.