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Jones went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Nationals.

Both extra-base hits came off Jake Irvin, including a second-inning blast that landed in the second deck in right field at Nationals Park. The performance snapped an 0-for-14 slump for Jones, but he wasn't able to follow it up, going 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in the nightcap. On the season, Jones has stumbled to a .167/.286/.310 slash line with two homers, three steals, seven runs and 14 RBI in 32 contests.

Isbel went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the White Sox.

Isbel finally got the Royals on the board with a solo home run to lead off the sixth inning. He's now homered twice in his last four games after leaving the yard only once in 29 games prior. Outside of his two home runs, Isbel does not have an extra-base hit since April 16 and continues to lack notable production with 12 RBI and 10 runs scored in 95 plate appearances.

Santana went 4-for-9 with a walk, a home run, three RBI and four runs scored across both games of Tuesday's doubleheader split with the Nationals.

The 39-year-old was productive in both contests, rattling off three singles and scoring twice in the matinee before launching a three-run homer off Brad Lord in the sixth inning of the nightcap. Santana is slashing .236/.329/.350 through 34 games this season with four homers, two steals, 13 RBI and 18 runs.

Lively (2-2) picked up the win in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Nationals, allowing one run on two hits and two walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out three.

The Guardians scored nine runs in each end of the twin bill, but after falling 10-9 in the matinee, Lively made sure the fireworks would be more than enough offense in the nightcap. The right-hander had his shutout bid ended in the sixth inning on a Riley Adams solo shot, and he left the mound after just 63 pitches (39 strikes). Lively will take a 3.46 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 28:13 K:BB through 41.2 innings into his next outing, which is scheduled to come at home early next week against the Brewers.

Ortiz came away with a no-decision in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Nationals, coughing up six runs (five earned) on five hits and three walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out four.

The big blow off Ortiz was a two-run blast by James Wood in the third inning, but the right-hander also dealt with runners in scoring position in the first, fifth and sixth innings in the wild 10-9 loss. Ortiz tossed only 48 of 85 pitches for strikes before getting the hook, and he'll carry a 5.30 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 40:19 K:BB through 37.1 innings into his next start, which lines up to come at home this weekend against the Phillies.

Miranda (left hand) took batting practice Tuesday and also did fielding drills at third base, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

He could return from the 7-day injured list later this week. Miranda was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on April 13 after a poor start to the season. Before he could play a game for St. Paul, he suffered a strained left hand while shopping on his day off.

Martin was activated Triple-A St. Paul's 7-day injured list Tuesday but reinjured his hamstring while scoring on a double-steal in his return to the lineup, Phil Miller of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Martin initially suffered the injury April 10 and missed nearly a month before returning to action Tuesday. The severity of his setback isn't known, but Martin could be headed back to the IL.

Lugo allowed two runs (one earned) on seven hits and three walks while striking out three in 6.2 innings Tuesday against the White Sox. He did not factor into the decision.

Lugo tied his season high with seven hits allowed, but none went for extra bases, as the White Sox scratched across a run in the fourth and sixth innings. The three strikeouts were also his second-lowest mark of the season. Lugo still managed to post a fourth consecutive quality start, and he's gone at least six innings in six of eight starts. The 35-year-old righty is set to take the mound again to round out the weekend series against Boston.

Burke allowed one run on four hits and three walks while striking out two in 6.1 innings Tuesday against the Royals. He did not factor into the decision.

Burke held the Royals scoreless and without an extra-base hit through five innings until Kyle Isbel took him deep to lead off the sixth. Burke finished the frame and exited in line for a win that was eventually squandered by the bullpen in the ninth inning. Burke has now posted back-to-back quality starts and has given up three runs or fewer while going at least five innings in four straight outings. He'll aim to close out a strong two-start week at home this weekend against the Marlins.

Giolito (0-1) yielded six runs on 10 hits and a walk over 3.2 innings Tuesday, striking out two and taking a loss against Texas.

Giolito gave up just one run through three innings before the Rangers piled on five runs in the fourth. It was a big step back after producing a quality start with seven strikeouts in his season debut. Giolito threw 49 of 74 pitches for strikes and forced only six whiffs. He'll carry an 8.38 ERA into his next matchup, which is lined up to be in Kansas City this weekend.