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The Orioles had just one run on three hits and trailed by four going into the ninth inning. The team would rally in the final frame, bringing four runs home and loading the bases with one out. Alonso stepped in and delivered the walk-off base hit to bring home the winning run, his first walk-off as an Oriole. The 31-year-old slugger is hitting .232/.315/.433 with 11 homers, 32 runs scored, and 35 RBI across 254 plate appearances.

It appears to be a routine day off for the 24-year-old outfielder. Walker has been one of the best hitters in the National League this season, hitting .290/.343/.516 with 18 homers and 58 RBI in 338 plate appearances. Lars Nootbaar will slide over and cover right field while Bryan Torres starts in left field and will bat sixth for the Cardinals against Tyler Phillips and the Marlins on Sunday.

Contreras sees as much time behind the dish as anyone in the league these days, so giving him a break on occasion to keep him fresh is always a good idea. Gary Sanchez will do the catching for the Brewers on Sunday and will bat sixth against a host of Cubs’ relievers.

It’s a well-deserved day of rest for the 33-year-old slugger who has been a staple in the middle of the Twins’ lineup this season. Bell is having a decent year overall, slashing .244/.301/.397 with nine homers and 51 RBI in 322 plate appearances for the Twins. Byron Buxton will get a chance to get off of his feet and serve as the designated hitter on Sunday while Austin Martin draws a start in center field and bats eighth against Ryan Feltner and the Rockies.

The Tigers had a tough decision to make on who to boot from the bullpen to make room for Jack Flaherty’s return to the rotation on Sunday and it’s De Jesus who draws the short straw. The 29-year-old southpaw has been exceptional since the start of May, posting a 2.01 ERA, 0.76 WHIP and a 21/6 K/BB ratio over 22 1/3 innings over his last 15 appearances. He’ll be back with the big league club in short order.

The Mets are simply easing Lindor back into a full-time workload after missing so much time with his calf injury. Bo Bichette will slide over and cover shortstop while Mark Vientos starts at the hot corner on Sunday afternoon against Phillies’ southpaw Jesus Luzardo.

The Royals are hopeful that it’s just a minor issue and won’t lead to an extended absence from the lineup. He’s considered day-to-day. Kameron Misner replaced him in Sunday’s lineup and could be in line for additional action if Caglianone has to miss a few games.

Kepler started the first two games after being activated from the restricted list, but he’ll take a seat against Rays’ right-hander Drew Rasmussen on Sunday. The 33-year-old is hitless in his first five at-bats for the Diamondbacks with one strikeout. Ketel Marte will function as the team’s designated hitter on Sunday with Ildemaro Vargas drawing a start at second base and batting eighth.

Canzone has been battling a right hamstring issue, and the Mariners are being careful with his workload to ensure that they don’t aggravate it. Cal Raleigh will function as the Mariners’ designated hitter on Sunday while Mitch Garver draws a start behind the dish and will bat seventh.

It’s an issue that Raley has battled at times throughout the season, and he tweaked it once again on a swing during Saturday’s ballgame. He’s considered day-to-day. Victor Robles will start in his place in right field and bat ninth for the M’s against Gavin Williams and the Guardians.

It appears to be nothing more than a routine day off for the 26-year-old slugger. Torkelson has had a rough time overall at the dish this season, slashing a disappointing .207/.308/.404 with 12 long balls, 32 RBI and a 104/36 K/BB ratio in 319 plate appearances. Colt Keith will cover first base in his absence and will bat second for the Tigers against Astros’ right-hander Hunter Brown on Sunday afternoon.