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Povich threw 27 of his 43 pitches for strikes, so the command wasn’t an issue here, but he threw 75 percent fastballs, which is a good indication that something wasn’t feeling right when he was gripping or spinning other pitches. We’ll await word from the Orioles on the severity of the injury, but their pitching staff can’t afford another long-term absence.

Painter struck out two and walked three, raising his ERA to 6.43. He gave up a grand slam to Brooks Lee in the bottom of the first and settled down somewhat after that inning, though Kody Clemens tagged him for a solo shot in the third. Before Sunday, Painter had pitched better since being recalled at the end of July. He still has a ways to go before he can be relied on in standard fantasy leagues. A home start against the Cardinals is up next.

Duran struck out three while allowing one hit and one walk. He has simply been dominant and is on pace to set a career high in saves despite missing time with an injury earlier this year. Duran came over at last summer’s trade deadline, and he hadn’t been used as a full-time closer until joining the Phillies. He totaled 32 saves between Minnesota and Philadelphia in 2025, and he’s since taken his game to another level. Mason Miller is the only qualified reliever with a higher K-BB% this season.

Kremer struck out six and walked two. It was the first time he struggled in three starts since coming over from the Orioles ahead of this summer’s trade deadline. He had been hit extremely hard in his final outings with Baltimore, so his performance with Minnesota has been encouraging. Consider him a deep-league streamer when he visits the Padres next time out.

Bohm launched a three-run homer off Dean Kremer in the top of the sixth to bring the game within a run. He later added an RBI single that tied things up in the eighth. The 30-year-old corner infielder has been on fire this month, having entered Sunday batting .367 with an .888 OPS.

Lee connected for a grand slam off Andrew Painter in the bottom of the first, but Minnesota could only muster one more run the rest of the way. The 25-year-old infielder is up to 18 homers and seven stolen bases on the year, but he entered Sunday with a league-average batting line. The former first-round pick will likely need to show sustained improvement by the end of 2027 to remain part of the team’s future core. It’s notable that he shifted from shortstop to third base earlier this summer.

Callahan joined a rare list of players who picked up their first hits as a three-bagger, and it gave the Tigers an early 2-0 lead. The 24-year-old is not considered a top prospect, but he could get a chance to see some time with a rash of injuries to the usual Tigers’ outfielders. It’s hard to fathom much fantasy success here, but congrats to Callahan on the first knock.

Boone said before the game that Bellinger would begin playing in minor league games Tuesday. This timetable makes a return next weekend less likely, though it’s still possible if the team decides he needs only one or two minor league games as he returns from a hamstring strain.

It’s unclear what was wrong. DeLauter popped out in the first before exiting two innings later. Angel Martínez replaced him, with Jo Adell moving from left field to right.

Keith hit a 354-foot shot off Sean Burke in the third inning to give the Tigers a 4-1 lead; a lead that Detroit would not be able to hold. He also singled and upped his average to .269 with a .744 OPS, nine homers and 32 RBI.

Vargas and the powerful White Sox lineup hit three homers in the win. This one gives the 26-year-old his 28th home run of the season, and he also drew a walk to help improve his OPS to .835 on the campaign. Vargas is never going to hit for a high average, but the power is readily apparent, and he just keeps getting better.