Kent returned from the disabled list Tuesday with two big hits. Kent homered, doubled and drove in three runs Monday night, and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 7-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies. The four-time All-Star second baseman also made 10 putouts in his first start at first base since last September.
(Updated 8/8/2006)

Analysis: Kent missed 18 games because of a strained muscle on his left side. He is batting .270 with 10 home runs and 47 RBIs in 69 games.