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Rushing went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 18-2 rout of the Yankees.

Things got so out of hand score-wise that Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts brought in Rushing to pinch hit for reigning NL MVP Shohei Ohtani in the sixth inning. The Yankees essentially waved the white flag when they called upon position player Pablo Reyes to pitch in the eighth, and Rushing took advantage by blasting a three-run home run for his first long ball as a major leaguer. Since being called up from the minors May 14, Rushing has been routinely starting every third game behind the plate, and he's compiled a .273/.304/.455 slash line with seven RBI through 23 plate appearances.

Muncy went 3-for-6 with two home runs, three total runs and seven RBI in Saturday's 18-2 thrashing of the Yankees.

Muncy's first RBI was a relatively quiet one, as he laced a single to center to bring in the Dodgers' second run in the first inning. The veteran third baseman followed with two big blasts -- a 400-foot, three-run shot in the second inning to send New York starter Will Warren to the showers and a 410-foot, three-run blast in the fifth. Muncy achieved a couple of personal milestones Saturday, as his first long ball was the 200th regular-season homer of his big-league career, while his seven RBI tied a single-game career high. He appears to be coming around in the power department; after swatting just one long ball in his first 39 games, Muncy has belted five homers while racking up 22 RBI over his past 15 contests.

Gonzales (ankle) went 3-for-5 in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

Gonzales is returning from a fractured ankle, but his rehab was also interrupted by a hand injury after being hit by a pitch. He returned to action May 23 and has gone 7-for-26 across six games since.

Estrada went 1-for-4 with an RBI on Saturday against the Mets.

Estrada was activated from the injured list Friday for his season debut and his RBI single in the seventh inning Saturday marked his first hit of the campaign. Estrada should be Colorado's primary second baseman and looks likely to hit fourth or fifth in the order.

Farmer went 0-for-3 with a strikeout Saturday against the Mets.

Farmer's performance didn't stand out, but he started at first base on the same day that Michael Toglia was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque. Farmer also occupied the position when Toglia got a breather from May 21 to May 23, signs that combine to suggest that Farmer will serve as Colorado's primary first baseman for the time being. He has only a .236/.274/.365 line across 157 plate appearances for the season.

Knack (3-2) earned the win over the Yankees on Saturday, allowing one run on five hits and three walks while striking out six batters over six innings.

Knack had the pressure of pitching on a national stage assuaged early Saturday, as the Dodgers put up four runs in the first inning and six more in the second to hand the right-hander a big lead. The 27-year-old hurler responded with a sharp six frames, and the only run he allowed came on a solo homer by Aaron Judge in the fourth inning. Knack notched a quality start for a second straight outing, and he's allowed a total of two earned runs while posting an 11:3 K:BB over 12 innings during that span. He may not stick in the Dodgers' rotation once the team's bevy of injured starters begin to return, but for now he's lined up to make his next start on the road against the Cardinals.

McNeil went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and one stolen base in Saturday's victory over the Rockies.

McNeil's homer in the seventh inning was the icing on the cake in a resounding 8-2 win for the Mets. The 33-year-old has rediscovered his power this season, posting a .474 slugging percentage through 28 games -- his best mark since 2019. In addition to his strong start at the plate, the utility man provides value with his ability to play both infield and outfield, which helps keep him in the lineup regularly.

Reynolds went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Padres.

Reynolds is 10-for-17 with four extra-base hits and seven RBI across his last four games. The outfielder endured a 2-for-45 stretch of 11 games from May 3-14, but he's been held hitless just twice over his last 13 contests to provide a big turnaround in his performance. Despite that strong run, he's still at an underwhelming .237/.304/.379 slash line with seven home runs, 34 RBI, 21 runs scored, nine doubles, a triple and three stolen bases over 56 games overall.

Tovar went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two runs scored Saturday against the Mets.

Tovar got the Rockies going offensively, popping a home run in the opening inning. It was his third long ball of the season but first since May 19. In that span, Tovar has hit a solid .273 with four RBI and seven runs scored across 12 games.

McCutchen went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a second run scored and a walk in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Padres.

McCutchen has logged multiple hits in four of his last seven games, going 10-for-28 (.357) in that span. The homer was his first since April 27 versus the Dodgers. The 38-year-old veteran is up to a .265/.370/.388 slash line with four homers, 16 RBI, 17 runs scored, nine doubles and one stolen base over 200 plate appearances this season. He continues to hold down a spot as the Pirates' primary designated hitter.