Tovar gets off-day on Friday against Cards

Leading off in Shohei Ohtani’s place, Edman hit his sixth homer off Clayton Beeter, giving him 32 RBI in 65 games since he returned from ankle surgery. He’s batting a solid .273/.348/.414.

Glasnow was hit pretty hard and issued three walks, but he struck out eight and would have had a quality start if he hadn’t been brought back out to give up a double to start the seventh. The runner later scored off Alex Vesia. It’s the second time in 10 starts this season that Glasnow has allowed four runs. Thanks to the Dodgers’ comeback, he still hasn’t taken a loss while going 4-0 with a 3.12 ERA. He’ll face the Marlins next weekend.

The six hitters Scott faced tonight combined for three hits and three strikeouts. It’s the fourth time in six appearances that Scott has given up a run, but he still hasn’t allowed more than one run in an outing since July 6.

Cavalli, who struck out eight and walked none, departed with a two-run lead that immediately disappeared in the bottom of the seventh. It’s the fourth time this year that he’s left in line for a win and watched the bullpen blow it, but he’s a fine 12-5 anyway. He’ll face the Angels next weekend.

Beeter did pretty decent work back when the Nationals were treating him as a one-inning closer, but he’s about a month removed from his last save chance now and the fireman role of coming into games in the seventh and pitching more than an inning doesn’t really seem to suit him. Giving up six runs in his last two appearances has taken his ERA from 3.45 to 4.50. It doesn’t seem like anyone in the Nationals pen will be worth rostering over the final three weeks.

Báez’ home run was his seventh of the season. He hit a solo shot off Mason Adams in the second inning. Báez is now 8-for-21 (.380) with three home runs and six RBI over his last seven games. He’s hitting .229 with an .872 OPS and 15 RBI in his first taste of the major leagues. Báez’ tools are loud enough to put up with the strikeouts and low average.

Romano’s save was his 15th of the season. He entered after the Rockies allowed two runs in the ninth inning, creating a save situation. Romano blew the save in Friday night’s game, but bounced back the very next day. There should be no doubt about his status as the Rockies’ closer.

Herrera’s home run was his 16th of the season. He hit a two-run shot off Mason Adams in the fifth inning. Herrera also had an RBI single in the ninth inning as the Cardinals attempted a comeback. He’s hitting .248 with a .744 OPS and 62 RBI this year.

Liberatore gave up four hits, walked two and struck out three. He fell to 5-14 with the loss. Liberatore had recorded 25 strikeouts over his last three starts entering play Saturday, but didn’t miss enough Rockies bats, leading to just three strikeouts. He has a 5.57 ERA. Liberatore is lined up to face the White Sox at home next weekend.

Adams gave up eight hits, walked one and struck out seven. The 26-year-old was making his third MLB start and first career start at Coors Field. Adams has recorded 17 strikeouts in his first 13 2/3 innings. His 3.95 ERA is supported by his 3.58 xFIP. While Adams lacks experience, he’s getting enough strikeouts to entice fantasy managers with his next start lined up against the weak-hitting Tigers on the road next weekend.