Fielder smashed two homers, drove in five runs and scored three Wednesday, leading the way in a 14-3 demolition of the Astros.

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The second half has not been kind to Fielder overall, as he entered the All-Star break hitting .339/.403/.521 with 14 homers, but had hit just four in the following 52 games before busting one out Monday against Houston. He was beginning to warm up before this series against the Rangers' divisional rivals, but Fielder has really exploded versus the Astros, going 8-for-13 with three homers, eight RBI and eight runs in the first three games of this four-game set.

Fielder hit his 19th home run, a two-run game-winner, as part of a 2-for-4 game with three runs scored Monday against Houston.

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The home run was a massive one for the Rangers, who are now just a half-game behind the Astros for the American League West lead. Fielder's batting line is up to .309/.378/.463. Fielder was hitting just .205/.352/.295 in September before the blast, but he has four hits in his past two games and may be breaking out of the slump.

Fielder gets a rare start at first base on Monday and will be batting third, according to Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

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With the Rangers traveling to San Diego and playing in a National League park, Fielder is forced to pick up his glove once again. He replaces Mitch Moreland at first base, who finds himself the odd-man out on Monday.

Fielder is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Dodgers. After being a late addition to Wednesday's lineup, Fielder will get a day off Thursday with Zack Greinke on the mound for Los Angeles. Mitch Moreland will take over at first base and bat cleanup.

Fielder was a late addition to the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. He will play first base and bat cleanup. Fielder was initially out of the lineup, but Kyle Blanks was a late scratch with tendinitis in both Achilles tendons. As a result, Fielder will be in the lineup and face Clayton Kershaw. Fielder is 2-for-12 lifetime against the Dodgers' ace.

Fielder is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers. With the Rangers not having the luxury of the DH in Los Angeles and lefty Clayton Kershaw due up for the Dodgers, Fielder will head to the bench for just the second time this season. Kyle Blanks will get the start at first base and bat cleanup.

Fielder is not in the lineup Wednesday for the first time this year, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. Fielder's batting average fell 13 points over his last five games, and he is just 4-for-25 (.160) in his career against White Sox starter Chris Sale, so manager Jeff Bannister decided to hold him out Wednesday with Sale on the mound for the opposition. Given that Wednesday's day off is Fielder's first of the season, expect him to be back in the lineup Thursday barring something unforeseen.

Fielder went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's win over Cleveland. Fielder hit yet another home run and has been on an absolute tear as of late. He now has 10 home runs and 38 RBI on the young season to go along with a .371 average. Right now Fielder is the hottest hitter in the game and continues to provide owners with top end production.

Fielder stayed scalding hot Monday against the Indians, jacking his ninth homer of the season and contributing three runs and three RBI. With a .392 batting average, eight homers, and 25 RBI in May, Fielder is making a compelling case for AL Player of the Month honors. With his surgically-repaired neck presenting no problems to date, Fielder looks like he could be a top-five first baseman the rest of the way.

Fielder continued to steamroll Yankee pitching on Sunday, going 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI as the Rangers finished a three-game sweep. The slugger will be sad to leave Yankee Stadium, as he was 8-for-14 with three home runs, nine RBI and five runs scored during the weekend set. Fielder is now batting .358 after the three-hit performance, good for tops in the American League.