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Luis Arraez, Padres look to end half on positive note vs. Braves

July 14 - Fans never would have known it by watching Luis Arraez slap three hits around the park Saturday during the San Diego Padres' 4-0 home win over the Atlanta Braves.

But the Padres' first baseman has been playing through a thumb injury that he says could keep him out of Tuesday night's All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas.

However, Arraez said he plans to play Sunday when San Diego and Atlanta close their weekend series and head into the break.

"I don't need to take a day," Arraez said. "I don't want to. I come here every day to play baseball.