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Keaschall went 1-for-3 with one walk, one run scored and two steals in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the White Sox.

Keaschall got on base in the third and seventh innings, and in both frames he showed off his speed by stealing second base. He's up to five stolen bases, which is tied for most through the first five games of a major-league career since 1901, per MLB. Keaschall has gone 6-for-17 with four walks, four runs scored and two RBI to start his major-league career.

Larnach went 2-for-3 with one walk, a solo homer and an additional RBI in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the White Sox.

Larnach logged his first RBI in the fourth inning on a single that brought home Edouard Julien, and the former gave the Twins the lead in the sixth frame on a solo homer off Jordan Leasure. Larnach has belted homers in back-to-back games and in three of his last five outings. Over that span he has gone 6-for-17 with two walks, five runs scored, three home runs and five RBI.

Buxton went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the White Sox.

Buxton struck out in each of his first three at-bats, but he extended the Twins' lead to three runs in the seventh inning, when he took Cam Booser deep to left-center field for a two-run homer. It was Buxton's fifth home run of the season, two of which have come over his last three games, though over that span he has also struck out seven times.

Francis (2-3) took the loss against the Astros on Wednesday, allowing three runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out two over 4.2 innings.

All three of the runs Francis yielded came in the third inning, highlighted by a solo homer by Christian Walker, but he managed to limit the damage after getting out of a bases-loaded jam. He registered 17 first-pitch strikes but only six whiffs on 79 pitches, and his two punchouts are his lowest through five starts. Francis has a 3.58 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 22:9 K:BB across 27.2 innings this season, and he's projected to make his next start next week at home against the Red Sox.

Gimenez went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Houston.

Gimenez got on base in the second inning with a single to center field, and he showed off his speed when he stole second base later in the frame. It was his eighth steal of the season, which is tied with Jake Mangum (groin) for most in the American League and fourth in the majors. Gimenez is slashing .198/.282/.341 with eight walks, 14 runs scored, three home runs and eight RBI in 103 plate appearances this season.

Gusto (3-1) earned the win against the Blue Jays on Wednesday, allowing one run on three hits and one walk while striking out six over 5.2 innings.

Gusto yielded only four base runners in Wednesday's start, with his lone blemish coming in the fourth inning when he gave up an RBI double to George Springer. Gusto generated 12 whiffs on a season-high 80 pitches (47 strikes) and was one out shy from recording his first career quality start. He's gone five innings in each of his last two outings, and for the season he's registered a 2.78 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 23:4 K:BB over 22.2 innings. He's lined up to face the Tigers at home next week.

Mangum was removed from Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks due to left groin tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Mangum pulled up after failing to beat out a grounder in the fourth inning, and he seemed hesitant to put weight on his left leg. He was able to walk back to the dugout under his own power but was replaced defensively when the Rays took the field. The severity of the 29-year-old's injury remains unknown, though it's possible he misses at least a game or two to avoid playing through any lingering soreness.

Dezenzo went 3-for-4 with an RBI single and a run scored in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jays.

Dezenzo returned Wednesday from a one-game absence due to a thumb injury, and he gave the Astros a two-run lead in the second inning on a single that brought home Yainer Diaz. Dezenzo has gone 5-for-7 with one walk, three runs scored and two RBI over his last two games.

Walker went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Toronto.

Walker got the Astros on the board in the second inning, when he took Bowden Francis deep to left-center field for a solo homer. Walker seems to have a turned a corner as of late, and over his last five games he's gone 7-for-19 with four runs scored, two home runs and four RBI.

Hader allowed one hit and one walk in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jays. He struck out two batters.

Hader put himself in a bit of hot water when he gave up a walk and a double, but he bounced back to fan Alejandro Kirk before getting Myles Straw to fly out to center field to close out Wednesday's contest. He needed 23 pitches (16 strikes) to get through the ninth inning, but with an off-day Thursday the 31-year-old southpaw should be available for Friday's series opener against the Royals. Hader has not yielded a run since Opening Day against the Mets and boasts a 0.69 ERA, 0.69 WHIP and 17:3 K:BB over 13 innings.