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Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Phillies.

Gurriel supplied the Diamondbacks their only two runs of Saturday's loss on a two-run homer off Carlos Hernandez in the seventh inning. Gurriel has logged multiple hits in three of his last four games, and over that span he has gone 8-for-14 with three runs scored, one home run and three RBI.

Kepler went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and an additional run scored in Saturday's 7-2 win over Arizona.

Kepler put the Phillies on the board in the second inning, when he took Brandon Pfaadt deep to right-center field for a two-run home run. Kepler hit just one homer over his first 23 games this season, but he has smacked four long shots over his last seven games and has gone 8-for-25 (.320) with eight runs scored and six RBI over that span.

Realmuto went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Realmuto extended the Phillies' lead to six runs in the third inning, when he took Brandon Pfaadt deep to left-center field for a three-run home run. It was Realmuto's third homer of the season (two of which have come over his last three starts), and the veteran catcher has seven multi-hit games in 2025. He has gone 8-for-27 (.296) with five runs scored and four RBI over his last seven games.

Nola (1-5) earned the win against the Diamondbacks on Saturday, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out eight over six scoreless innings.

Per Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Nola was in danger of being scratched from Saturday's start after he felt his neck lock up, which led the Phillies to reinstate Ranger Suarez from the 15-day injured list as an emergency option. Nola relayed after the game that the tightness was limited to the right side of his neck, and it didn't appear to bother him all that much as he tossed 109 pitches (69 strikes) over six scoreless frames while generating 12 whiffs and eight groundouts. How Nola's neck responds following Saturday's outing will determine his availability for his next scheduled start against the Guardians next weekend, but the strong performance is an indication the issue isn't a serious concern.

Tatis went 1-for-4 with a steal and a run scored in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Pirates.

Tatis was removed from Friday's game after being hit by a pitch on his left forearm, but he was cleared to play Saturday and was instrumental in the Padres' win. He opened the ninth inning with a double, and after stealing third base, he came home for the go-ahead run on a wild pitch from David Bednar. Tatis has started the season strongly, and his batting average (.342) and OPS (1.012) are both second best in the National League behind Pete Alonso (.345 and 1.137, respectively).

Vasquez didn't factor into the decision against the Pirates on Saturday, allowing one run on six hits and five walks while striking out three over five innings.

It wasn't exactly smooth sailing for Vasquez, who allowed at least two baserunners in four of his five innings pitched, but he limited the damage to an RBI single from Oneil Cruz in the second frame. Vasquez has yielded one earned run or less in four of his seven starts this season, but he's also issued a league-leading 24 walks over 32.1 innings. He's lined up to face the Rockies on the road next weekend.

Suarez earned the save in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Pirates, issuing one walk in a scoreless ninth inning without allowing a hit or recording a strikeout.

Suarez was brought in for the bottom of the ninth inning after Fernando Tatis scored the go-ahead run for the Padres in the top half of the frame. Suarez issued a four-pitch walk after a groundout, but he proceeded to get out of the inning on a lineout double play. Suarez leads the majors with 13 saves on as many opportunities while posting a 0.60 ERA, 0.60 WHIP and 16:4 K:BB across 15 innings.

Machado went 1-for-3 with one walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Pirates.

Machado tied things up at 1-1 in the seventh inning, when he took Bailey Falter deep to left field for a 391-foot solo homer. Machado has recorded at least 28 home runs in each of his last four seasons, but he has only three homers through 131 plate appearances this season. He is slashing .280/.344/.441 with six stolen bases, 20 runs scored and 14 RBI.

Cruz went 1-for-1 with an RBI single and four walks in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Padres.

Cruz supplied the Pirates' lone run of the game on an RBI single to right field in the second inning, and he proceeded to draw a walk in each of his next four plate appearances. Cruz has reached base safely in each of his last 11 games, and over that span he has gone 12-for-41 (.293) with 11 walks, four stolen bases, nine runs scored, three home runs and seven RBI.

Harper went 0-for-4 with a walk in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Harper's recent slump continued Saturday, as he's now without a home run in 13 consecutive games. He has only four extra-base hits during this span and is batting just .176 (9-for-51) with five RBI, four runs scored and two stolen bases since April 19. Harper has reached base safely in 11 of these 13 outings, so fantasy managers should remain patient while the All-Star first baseman looks to get back on track.