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Hernández mercifully pushed this game to a long awaited conclusion after a 98-minute rain delay, valiant ninth inning comeback by the Mets, and three-extra innings without a run which is inconceivable in the ghost runner era. That is, until Hernández smoked a double down the line for what became the game-winning run. His 41 RBI are just six off the major league lead despite Hernández spending two weeks on the injured list with a left groin strain.

For some reason, the Mets just have Scott’s number. He blew a handful of saves against them as a Marlin and struggled with them again here. They put three runs on the board against him before Alex Vesia came on to replace him and luckily for Scott, Vesia kept it tied so he didn’t receive a loss as well.

Kershaw never returned after a 98-minute rain delay in the third inning. He was effective to that point, but was barely able to get his fastball over 90 mph and didn’t force a single swing-and-miss. Still, he only faced the minimum and faced practically no trouble in those two innings of work.

It feels like Baty is finally turning a corner. He now has five home runs and 11 RBI since being recalled from the minors on May 7th and it seems like he’s fully taking over a starting spot too. This was his second start in as many games against a left-handed pitcher on the mound, which is a shocking development considering he was playing games at Triple-A just a few weeks ago. His at-bats are of much higher quality, he looks more confident, and is seizing a tremendous opportunity.

Canning’s line looks quite ugly, but he left this game due to a rain delay when there were zero runs on the board with runners on second and third base with two outs. Ironically, that inning could have ended before the rain when Michael Conforto was apparently doubled off second base on a ball that was juggled and eventually caught by Tyrone Taylor in center field. However, an obscure rule was invoked clarifying that runners can advance on an out when the ball is first touched, not caught. Then, all three of Canning’s inherited runners – the third being the batter who was in the middle of the at-bat when the rain arrived – came around to score. It was a series of very strange circumstances that caused Canning to give up more than two runs for the first time since April 11th.

This was originally scheduled for Saturday, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that because Friday’s game went so long, the team will give Ohtani an extra day before facing hitters. The 30-year-old is being brought along slowly in his recovery from Tommy John surgery for the second time, but this is a massive step for him to contribute on the mound while also remaining one of the most dangerous hitters in the sport.

This game was locked in a 1-1 tie from the second inning until France’s ninth inning blast off Lucas Erceg. May has not been a great month for him as he’s fallen from a .773 OPS to a .672 OPS when play began today and he’s been replaced in the starting lineup for three of the Twins’ last eight games. He’d started 41 of 42 games to that point this season. Perhaps this heroic moment can help him regain that full-time starting spot.

The Royals were all over López in the first inning with two hits and a run home, but he managed to strand runners on second and third. After that, they barely ever challenged him. In all, López allowed just two hard-hit balls and forced 12 swings-and-misses. The only shame of it all was that he fell one out short of a quality start. He’s scheduled to face the Rays next time out.

Pasquantino has worked hard to put a miserable start of the season behind him. He’s now hit safely in seven straight games and 17 of 21 games in May. During that span, he’s gone from a horrific .569 OPS to a much more palatable .667 OPS. Hopefully he can keep his hot hitting going into June as well.

Cameron worked his deep, five-pitch arsenal to keep the Twins’ lineup mostly at bay here. The only run he allowed came via a solo home run from Carlos Correa. Other than that, only two runners reached scoring position. It’s now been three starts to begin Cameron’s career where he’s both completed six innings and allowed one run or fewer. His next start is scheduled to come at home against the Reds.