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Devers went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Saturday's 9-5 win over the Mets.

The 29-year-old slugger continued his rampage at the plate, launching a solo shot off Zac Thornton in the first inning and then tagging the rookie southpaw for a two-run blast in the fifth. In the process, Devers became just the third hitter in Giants history to hit six or more homers and draw seven or more walks in a six-game span -- an exclusive club whose other members are Willie Mays and Barry Bonds. Devers' hot streak has pushed him up to 35 homers on the season, three shy of his career high, and he needs nine more RBI to reach 100 for the fifth time.

Bauers isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds.

The Brewers will load their lineup with right-handed bats as they prepare to face southpaw Andrew Abbott on Saturday, which means the lefty-hitting Bauers will begin the evening on the bench. Luis Lara will get the nod in right field while Andrew Vaughn starts at first base.

Stowers (hamstring) will serve as the Marlins' designated hitter and bat leadoff Saturday against the Cubs.

Stowers sat out Friday's contest after leaving Thursday's game with hamstring tightness, but he appears to be feeling well enough to play Saturday. The 28-year-old has been swinging a hot bat since returning from the injured list, going 10-for-33 with two homers, seven RBI and four runs scored in his last 10 games.

Busch went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Friday's 6-1 win over the Marlins.

Busch walked and came around to score in the sixth inning before adding a solo shot in the ninth. The 28-year-old has now homered in two of his past eight contests, though he's just 4-for-34 with 10 strikeouts in that span. On the year, he's slashing .236/.345/.391 with 18 homers, 69 RBI, 64 runs scored and two steals across 629 plate appearances.

Vientos went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 10-6 win over the Giants.

Vientos opened the scoring with a three-run shot in the bottom of the first inning. The 26-year-old has now homered in each of the two games he's started since returning from the injured list Monday, and he's gone 4-for-10 in four contests overall during that span. On the season, he's slashing .219/.261/.413 with 13 home runs, 39 RBI and 27 runs scored across 264 plate appearances.

Devers went 3-for-4 with a home run, two doubles, a walk and five RBI in Friday's 10-6 loss to the Mets.

Devers accounted for nearly all of the Giants' offense, driving in two on a double in the third inning before adding a three-run blast in the eighth. It continued a torrid stretch for the 29-year-old, who's hit safely in 10 of his past 11 games while tallying seven home runs and 18 RBI. For the year, he's slashing .256/.338/.508 with 33 homers, 88 RBI and 83 runs scored across 607 plate appearances.

Freeman is not in Friday's lineup against Washington, Kirsten Watson of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

Freeman will get a breather while Enrique Hernandez starts at first base and bats ninth in Friday's series opener. Freeman has gone 12-for-35 (.343) with five RBI, three extra-base hits and eight runs scored over his last 10 outings. He ranks third in the National League in both batting average (.303) and hits (155) this season.

Stowers (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs.

The 28-year-old slugger will be held out of the starting nine for at least one game after exiting Thursday's contest due to left hamstring tightness. The specifics of the injury aren't clear, but it's the same hamstring Stowers strained in mid-August, sidelining him for a couple weeks. Deyvison De Los Santos will fill in at first base and bat seventh against Chicago lefty Shota Imanaga.

The Reds transferred Toglia (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Friday.

The move clears space on the 40-man roster for the addition of Carlos Jorge. Toglia is out for the season after undergoing recent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder.

Stowers exited Thursday's contest against the Royals with left hamstring tightness, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Stowers was hit by a pitch in the foot during top of the seventh frame, but it was ultimately hamstring discomfort that resulted in him being removed in the eighth inning. The 28-year-old will likely undergo additional imaging and should have his status updated in the near future. It's worth noting that a strain of the same hamstring put Stowers on the injured list for a couple weeks in August.