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Halvorsen didn't allow a baserunner and earned the save with a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday against the Marlins.

Zach Agnos (personal) had recorded two consecutive saves for the Rockies but is currently on the bereavement list. That set Halvorsen up for the save chance Tuesday, and he delivered his third save of the season. After a slow start to the year, Halvorsen has turned in five scoreless efforts in his last six appearances.

Alcantara did not factor in the decision during Tuesday's loss to Colorado. He allowed two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out four over six innings.

While he couldn't beat the worst team in MLB, Alcantara still snapped an ugly run that lasted over a month. He worked through four shutout frames before the Rockies plated a pair of runs in the fifth inning. Alcantara delivered his first quality start since April 23. He gave up at least four runs in each of his six outings between those two starts, resulting in a brutal 10.08 ERA over 27.2 frames. After three straight outings with at least 100 pitches thrown, he's thrown 71 and 70 pitches in his last two appearances. Still searching for his first win since April 12, Alcantara is expected to make his next start in Pittsburgh.

Dollander did not factor into the decision during Tuesday's win over Miami. He allowed two runs on two hits and three walks while striking out one batter over three innings.

Dollander delivered a pair of scoreless innings in his return from the injured list before stumbling in the third. He walked the first two batters in the frame and then gave up a pair of RBI singles. It was his first outing since May 18 and he threw just 28 of 59 pitches for strikes. The highly-touted rookie has struggled early in his MLB career with a 6.26 ERA and 39:21 K:BB across 41.2 innings. Dollander is lined up to face the Giants at home next week.

Harper went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, two walks and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Blue Jays.

Harper took Bowden Francis deep in his first at-bat since being hit in the elbow by a fastball May 27. He also worked multiple walks in a game for the first time since April 26. His plate discipline has been superb, as he owns a 6:3 BB:K over his last 14 games. For the year, Harper's hitting .268/.380/.463 with nine homers, 34 RBI, 32 runs, eight steals and a 35:42 BB:K in 245 plate appearances.

High-A Dayton activated Collier (thumb) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Collier was not in the lineup for Dayton's 5-4 loss to Lansing on Tuesday, but he appears to be healthy again after suffering a torn UCL in his left thumb during spring training and requiring surgery. He was cleared to begin a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on May 19, playing in 10 games and accumulating 42 plate appearances. Though he'll remain with Dayton for the time being, MLB.com relays that Collier is expected to move up to Double-A Chattanooga in short order.

Turner went 3-for-5 with two homers and three RBI in Tuesday's win over the Blue Jays.

Turner kicked off a six-run first inning with a two-run homer off Bowden Francis and later added some insurance with a solo blast in the eighth. This was his eighth game this season with at least three hits and his first with multiple homers. In 14 games since May 19, Turner is hitting .339/.394/.678 with five homers, 13 RBI, 12 runs, six steals and a 5:9 BB:K.

Hays (foot) shed his walking boot and has resumed baseball activities, MLB.com reports.

Hays is hitting and throwing but not yet running after fouling a ball off his foot May 29; however, he is allowed to run in a pool. The outfielder is projected to return after a minimum 10-day stint on the injured list -- Hays' third stint on the IL this season. His job in left field is being filled primarily by Will Benson or Gavin Lux against righties and Garrett Hampson against lefties.

Sanchez (5-1) got the win over the Blue Jays on Tuesday, allowing one run on four hits and four walks while striking out four in six innings.

Sanchez battled control issues in this one, tossing 55 of 96 pitches for strikes, but he was able to get out of trouble when needed with a lot of groundballs. The lone run against him came in the fifth inning on a solo blast from Davis Schneider. This was Sanchez's sixth quality start of the year and his first win since May 7. He lines up to complete a two-start week on the road against the Pirates this weekend.

Frelick went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Reds.

Frelick took Hunter Greene yard in the fourth to extend the Reds' lead to 2-0. It's his fourth home run of the season, which sets a new career high for the 25-year-old. Frelick has tallied a hit in nine of his last 10 games, though Tuesday's homer was just his second extra-base hit over that span. Frelick has maintained an excellent eye at the plate over the course of the season thus far and his 12.1 strikeout percentage sits just outside the top 15 in MLB.

Lawlar went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a home run and four RBI for Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.

Lawlar, who returned to the minors after a hitless eight-game stretch in the majors in May, continues to have success at Reno. He went without a hit in his first game back with the Aces but is 5-for-9 with two extra-base hits and two walks in his last two contests. The Diamondbacks currently sit fourth in the NL West and four games back of the final playoff spot. There's potential for them to be sellers at the trade deadline, and if that happens, Lawlar could return and have an everyday role. Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suarez are both free agents at the end of the season.