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Vaughn went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, two RBI, two runs scored and a walk in Friday's loss to Baltimore.

Vaughn knocked an RBI double and came around to score in the fifth inning before belting a game-tying solo shot in the seventh. It was the first time he'd left the yard since his two-homer performance May 14. He has just four home runs with a .587 OPS through 200 plate appearances this season.

Kimbrel struck out one batter in a perfect inning and earned a save over the White Sox on Friday.

Kimbrel needed just six pitches to finish off a 6-4 victory in quick fashion. After a shaky stretch, he's riding a 5.2-inning scoreless streak. During that span, he's gone 1-0 with three saves and two holds. The veteran closer dropped his ERA to 3.32 and has converted 11 of his 14 saves this season.

Flexen yielded four runs on five hits and two walks over 4.2 innings in a no-decision Friday. He struck out two as the White Sox fell to the Orioles.

Flexen gave up just one run through four innings before the Orioles tagged him for three runs in the fifth. After posting a 1.61 ERA over a 22.1-inning span, he's been hit with 14 runs over his last three outings, driving his ERA from 4.29 up to 5.69. Flexen has allowed at least four runs on four occasions this season. His next outing is lined up to come at home against Toronto.

Burnes allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks over six innings in a no-decision Friday. He struck out six during the Orioles' win over the White Sox.

Burnes fired four shutout frames before the White Sox finally broke through with a three-run fifth inning. He forced 14 whiffs and has produced double-digit swinging strikes in eight of his 11 starts this season. The 29-year-old righty has allowed three or fewer earned runs in each of those 11 outings, resulting in an impressive 2.60 ERA through 65.2 innings. Burnes will take a 66:17 K:BB into his next outing, which is lined up to come at home against Boston.

Keith went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Friday's 6-2 win over Toronto.

Keith opened the scoring Friday with a two-out, 400-foot solo shot off Alek Manoah in the second inning, his first home run in 44 major-league games after hitting 27 in the minors last season. After a slow start to his rookie year, the 22-year-old Keith's been red hot of late, going 14-for-27 (.519) in his last eight contests. He's boosted his slash line to .236/.297/.292 with 16 RBI, 13 runs scored and three stolen bases in 158 plate appearances.

Maeda (2-1) earned the win Friday over the Blue Jays, allowing four hits over five scoreless innings. He struck out one.

It was a strong effort from Maeda, who last pitched May 7 before going on the IL with an illness -- he was tagged for seven runs in just two innings in that start. The 36-year-old Maeda lowered his ERA to 5.80 with a 1.32 WHIP and 24:10 K:BB over eight starts (35.2 innings) this season. He's currently lined up for a road matchup with the Red Sox in his next outing.

Kirby (4-5) took the loss Friday against the Nationals, allowing five runs on six hits and one walk over six innings. He struck out three.

Kirby was hurt by the home-run ball Friday, with all five runs coming on a pair of long balls. The 26-year-old Kirby's hit a rough patch recently, allowing four or more runs in three of his last four outings. His ERA is up to 4.33 despite a solid 1.03 WHIP and 57:6 K:BB over 11 starts (62.1 innings). Kirby will look to get back on track in his next outing, currently lined up for next week at home against the Astros.

Urquidy (forearm) was removed from his rehab start at Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday with an apparent injury, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Urquidy was only able to lob a warm-up pitch after receiving a visit from a trainer, causing him to be taken out of the game after 56 pitches. He appeared to be flexing his hand as he walked toward the dugout, though the Astros should offer more information on what is bothering him in the near future.

Massey was removed from Friday's game against the Rays due to lower-back tightness, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

The severity of Massey's injury is unclear, but the Royals will take a closer look at him and should provide an update on his status following Friday's game. The 26-year-old infielder had gone 2-for-3 with a three-run home run prior to being removed.

Brennan isn't in the Guardians' lineup for Friday's game against the Angels.

Brennan will retreat to the bench Friday as southpaw Patrick Sandoval prepares to toe the slab for Los Angeles. Gabriel Arias, Tyler Freeman and Johnathan Rodriguez will start across the outfield while Brennan sits.