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Burke didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Angels, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks over five-plus innings. He struck out seven.

Burke blanked the Halos through five innings, but he got into trouble immediately in the sixth inning. He allowed a solo homer to Zach Neto and then allowed a single, double and single to consecutive batters. Burke was pulled following the second single, but a runner he had put on scored later in the inning on a wild pitch. The 25-year-old hasn't completed more than five innings in five consecutive outings, but he's fanned more than six batters in back-to-back appearances. On the year, Burke has a 4.23 ERA and a 100:50 K:BB across 110.2 innings. He's tentatively scheduled to face the Guardians next weekend.

Kochanowicz didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the White Sox, allowing five runs on nine hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out two.

Kochanowicz made his second start since rejoining the active roster following a stint at Triple-A Salt Lake. While he improved upon his control - Kochanowicz walked six batters in his previous outing - he yielded his most runs in a start since May 10. Most of the damage came from the bat of Colson Montgomery, who launched a three-run homer in the first inning and hit an RBI single in the third. Kochanowicz will carry a 5.85 ERA into his next start, which is tentatively scheduled to come in Detroit.

Ward went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and an RBI single during Sunday's 8-5 win over the White Sox.

Ward broke a stalemate in the bottom of the ninth inning by launching a three-run home run off Tyler Alexander. The long ball was Ward's 26th of the campaign and his third in his last eight outings. During that eight-game stretch, Ward is 7-for-31 (.226) with six RBI and a 3:14 BB:K.

Neto went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a two-RBI double during Sunday's 8-5 win over the White Sox.

Neto had gone 17 consecutive games without a round tripper, a dry spell that tied his season long, before tagging Sean Burke for a solo shot in the sixth frame Sunday. The performance marked Neto's first game since June 24 with multiple RBI. In his last 10 games, Neto is 10-for-37 (.270) with nine RBI and three runs scored.

Jansen (4-2) picked up the win Sunday against the White Sox, allowing one hit and one walk during a scoreless ninth inning. He didn't record a strikeout.

Jansen pitched in the top of the ninth frame with the score tied 5-5. He wound up with the victory after Taylor Ward swatted a walk-off three-run homer in the bottom half. Jansen has been excellent since the start of July, having allowed merely five hits and one walk over 12.1 scoreless innings. He's struck out 13 batters during that stretch and has nabbed a pair of wins and five saves. He has 20 saves this season.

DeGrom (10-4) took the loss Sunday against Seattle, allowing five runs on four hits and three walks across five innings. He struck out five.

DeGrom has now allowed 10 homers across his last six starts after surrendering long balls to Jorge Polanco, Julio Rodriguez and J.P. Crawford on Sunday. The 37-year-old has allowed five runs in back-to-back appearances after yielding more than three runs in just one of his first 21 outings. DeGrom will look to get back on track next time out, though he's tentatively scheduled for a tough matchup against the Phillies.

Evans (5-4) picked up the win Sunday against Texas, allowing three runs on five hits and no walks with three strikeouts across five innings.

Evans yielded six runs to the A's in his last start, so Sunday's performance served as a bounce-back. The 24-year-old didn't issue a walk for the first time this season. He's been rather inconsistent lately, yielding six runs in two of his last five starts but allowing three or fewer in each of the other three outings. He has a 4.30 ERA on the season. Evans is expected to face the Rays in his next start.

Munoz picked up the save Sunday against the Rangers, allowing one walk and no hits with one strikeout over a scoreless ninth inning.

Munoz walked the first batter he faced Sunday, but he retired the next two batters while the baserunner he walked was caught stealing. Munoz has thrown eight consecutive scoreless innings, racking up four saves during that stretch. He's one of five relievers with at least 25 saves this season.

Garcia went 3-for-3 with a solo home run, a double, a walk and an additional run scored during Sunday's 5-4 loss to Seattle.

Garcia notched his first three-hit game since July 1, falling a triple shy of the cycle Sunday. The outfielder walked in his fourth plate appearance as well. He has hit 16 round trippers this season, and he has 21 doubles. In his last 12 games, Garcia is 10-for-47 (.213) with three home runs and nine runs scored.

Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a stolen base during Sunday's 5-4 win over Texas.

The performance marked Rodriguez's fourth time logging a home run and a stolen base in 19 games. The outfielder's long ball was his 20th of the year, and he now has 21 steals. Rodriguez is one of four players with at least 20 homers and steals, joining Jose Ramirez, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Randy Arozarena in the elite group. Rodriguez is slashing .252/.308/.435 in 2025.