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Larnach went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double in Saturday's 2-1 win over San Francisco.

Larnach had two of Minnesota's three extra-base hits in the contest, including a two-run homer in the third inning that accounted for all of the team's scoring. The multi-hit performance was the first in May for Larnach, who entered Saturday having batted just .188 (6-for-32) through eight games this month. Larnach's long ball Saturday was his second in his past three games and his sixth overall this season.

Kochanowicz (2-5) allowed a run on four hits and four walks while striking out four over 5.2 innings to earn the win over the Orioles on Saturday.

Despite matching his season high with four walks, this was arguably Kochanowicz's best start of the season. It ended his five-start losing streak, and the lone blemish on his line was an RBI double by Ryan Mountcastle in the sixth inning. Over eight starts, Kochanowicz has a 5.23 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 24:18 K:BB across 43 innings. He'll look to build off this performance in his next outing, but it'll be a tough one, as he's tentatively projected for a road start versus the Dodgers.

Tellez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Blue Jays.

Tellez has two homers over his last three games and a total of six long balls on the season. He's hit well in May, going 8-for-26 (.308) with seven RBI over eight contests. The slugger is batting .205 with a .713 OPS through 90 plate appearances while handling a strong-side platoon role at first base this season.

Evans allowed three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three over five-plus innings in a no-decision versus the Blue Jays on Saturday.

Evans improved on his six-run disaster versus the Rangers on Monday, but his line looked even better before he was charged with the Blue Jays' tying run after giving up a leadoff single to George Springer in the sixth inning. This was the first time Evans has pitched into the sixth this season. The rookie right-hander is now at a 6.60 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 11:7 K:BB across 15 innings over his first three big-league starts. George Kirby (shoulder) is expected to need at least one more rehab start, so Evans is tentatively projected to stay in the rotation for a road start in San Diego next week.

Clement went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Mariners.

Clement's playing time was on the decline about a week ago, but he should be able to see steady at-bats while Andres Gimenez (quadriceps) is on the 10-day injured list. Over his last five contests, Clement has helped his own case to stay in the lineup by going 7-for-20 (.350). The versatile infielder is batting .248 with a .587 OPS, no home runs, six RBI, nine runs scored, two steals and six doubles over 109 plate appearances. Clement has started all three games at second base since Gimenez was injured, allowing Addison Barger to take over at third, at least against right-handed pitchers.

Kirk went 4-for-5 in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Mariners.

Kirk is swinging a hot bat, as he's gone 18-for-46 (.391) over his last 11 games. The catcher had four singles Saturday and has just two extra-base hits over that hot stretch, but he's also logged seven RBI in that span. His big game lifted his batting average for the season from .259 to .282, which is accompanied by a .668 OPS, two home runs, 13 RBI, five runs scored and three doubles through 30 contests.

Duran earned a save against the Giants on Saturday, allowing one hit and striking out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning.

Duran got the call with Minnesota clinging to a one-run lead in the ninth and got the job done on just 10 pitches. He gave up a bunt single to the first batter he faced, but the runner was quickly wiped out on a double-play groundout. Duran has enjoyed a stellar month of May so far, picking up five saves in six appearances while pitching six scoreless frames and posting a 10:2 K:BB.

Bichette went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double and a walk in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Mariners.

Bichette has racked up five multi-hit efforts over his last 11 games, a span that includes both of his homers as well as four doubles and five RBI. The shortstop started the Blue Jays' comeback effort Saturday with a two-run homer in the fifth inning. He's batting .287 with a .732 OPS, 18 RBI, 16 runs scored and four stolen bases across 39 contests this season.

Ryan (3-2) earned the win over San Francisco on Saturday, allowing one run on two hits and no walks while striking out seven batters over six innings.

Ryan was originally slated to start Thursday against Baltimore, but he had to be pushed back due to an illness. The ailment may have contributed to Ryan being lifted after just 76 pitches Saturday -- he was shown laying on the dugout floor between innings, so he clearly wasn't 100 percent -- but it didn't affect his effectiveness. The right-hander induced 12 whiffs, fanned seven batters and gave up just one run -- on a Heliot Ramos homer -- while notching his third straight quality start. Over that three-game span, Ryan has given up just two runs over 19 innings while posting a 26:2 K:BB. On the season, he has a 2.74 ERA, 0.83 WHIP (third-best among qualified pitchers) and sterling 54:5 K:BB over 46 frames.

Hoffman struck out three in a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Mariners.

Hoffman picked up his second save in as many days with this effort. He needed 17 pitches (11 strikes) to get the job done, but it was another encouraging outing after his struggles earlier in the week versus the Angels that saw him surrender six runs in two appearances. The closer is up to nine saves in 10 chances while pitching to a 3.79 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 30:3 K:BB across 19 innings this season. Since he's pitched four of the last five days, Hoffman may not be available for any potential save chances in Sunday's getaway day game.