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A nice return for a pitcher the Twins have been trying to get rid of for months. Ward, 22, was 7-0 with a 2.29 ERA, 74 H and 95/37 K/BB in 114 IP for low Single-A Dayton. The 2005 third-round pick possesses a quality fastball-slider combination and might develop into a setup man or a fourth starter.

The Rays rallied to score three times in the top half of the ninth inning, setting the stage for Baker to work the ninth. He allowed a leadoff walk to Andrew Benintendi to bring the tying run to the dish, but rallied to get Tristan Peters on a pop out to first, Sam Antonacci on a ground ball to first and Miguel Vargas on strikes to end it. Baker has now converted four of his first five save chances on the season and has started to establish himself as the go-to option in the ninth inning for Rays’ skipper Kevin Cash. He should be rostered in all mixed leagues at this point.

The White Sox had just scored to take a one-run advantage in the home half of the eighth inning. Caminero made that disappear real quick, crushing a 3-1 sinker from the White Sox’ closer for a 375-foot (100.4 mph EV) solo shot to tie the game. The 22-year-old slugger also singled in the ballgame, finishing the afternoon 2-for-5. On the season, he’s now slashing .246/.354/.449 with four long balls and seven RBI.

Matz punched out four opposing hitters in the ballgame while allowing only one free pass. He served up a solo homer to Miguel Vargas in the opening inning then kept the White Sox off the board until the sixth inning where he exited with two men on and one out — and one of those inherited runners ultimately scored. Matz generated nine whiffs on 74 pitches on the day, registering a CSW of 28 percent. He’ll try to get back in the win column as he carries a 3.80 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and a 21/6 K/BB ratio (21 1/3 innings) into Tuesday’s showdown against the Reds.

Pereira snapped a 2-2 tie as he clobbered a 1-2 sweeper from Kevin Kelly for a 401-foot (101.9 mph EV) solo shot to left. The 25-year-old also singled and drew a walk in the contest, finishing the day 2-for-3. He has been sizzling at the plate this young season, slashing .304/.360/.739 with three homers and five RBI in his first 25 plate appearances.

Vargas tagged Rays’ left-hander Steven Matz for a 380-foot (103.9 mph EV) solo shot in the third inning to get the White Sox on the board first. That would be his only hit in four trips on the day. He’s off to a very slow start once again this season, slashing a woeful .159/.289/.333 with two homers and eight RBI. His quality of contact metrics have been solid though, so perhaps he’s about to turn things around.

Domínguez came on after the White Sox had just taken a one-run lead the previous half inning. He immediately gave that right back as he served up a leadoff home run to Junior Caminero. After striking out Cedric Mullins, he allowed a single to Yandy Diaz, walked Jonathan Aranda and plunked Richie Palacios to load the bases before mercifully being replaced. Lucas Sims took over and allowed two of the inherited runners to score. Domínguez has now converted three of his first five save chances while posting a 7.50 ERA, 1.83 WHIP and an 8/5 K/BB ratio over six innings. His ninth inning gig is safe for now, but another outing or two like this and he could find himself on the ropes.

The 31-year-old southpaw walked one and struck out one in the ballgame. The lone run that the Rays were able to muster against him came on an RBI single by Taylor Walls in the fourth inning. Kay needed 71 pitches (43 strikes) to record eight outs in the ballgame, getting four swings and misses while posting a CSW of just 23 percent. He’ll carry a 2.60 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and a 12/9 K/BB ratio (17 1/3 innings) into Wednesday’s matchup against the Diamondbacks in Arizona.

Barger was eligible to return from the 10-day IL today, but he’s obviously going to need at least another week. He’s not expected to start running until next Tuesday or Wednesday.

Adell’s fourth career slam came after Mike Trout was intentionally walked to load the bases in the eighth inning. It was his third homer this year. Adell also singled as part of the Angels’ previous four-run rally to take a 6-4 lead in the sixth, and he walked ahead of Oswald Peraza’s homer in the first. It’s the third time in his career that he’s scored three runs in a game.

Fried gave up a walk and a two-run homer in the first. The other runs all came in the sixth, when the Angels strung together a walk, a single and a double with one out. That made it 3-3, and after Fried was replaced, Fernando Cruz allowed both inherited runners to score. Fried had good velocity today, topping out at 98 mph. His sinker was up 1.3 mph from his season average, putting him back to where he was in 2025. It’s just the third time in 37 starts as a Yankee that he’s been charged with five earned runs. He’ll take a 2-1 record and a 2.96 ERA into his next start against the Red Sox.