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Drury went 2-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run, two additional runs scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 10-8 loss to the Nationals.

The steal was his first of the year but the homer was his ninth, as Drury took Nats closer Tanner Rainey deep in the ninth inning. The veteran utility player has three multi-hit performances in the last four games, but on the season Drury is slashing a less electric .252/.317/.479 slash line with 27 RBI and 31 runs through 44 contests.

Donovan went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a run scored and four RBI in a 7-4 extra-inning win over the Cubs in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader.

After going 1-for-3 with a walk in a 6-1 loss during the matinee, Donovan swung the biggest stick for the Cards in the nightcap, with his second two-run double of the game coming in the 10th inning. The 25-year-old continues to play nearly every day in a super-utility role, slashing .315/.440/.438 through 34 games with a homer, two steals, 14 RBI and 15 runs while seeing action in at least six games so far at all four infield positions plus right field.

Marte went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and a run scored in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Pirates.

Marte is on a 16-game hitting streak, and he was the only Diamondback to record multiple hits Saturday. He's 23-for-59 (.390) during the streak. The second baseman hasn't enjoyed over-the-fence power with just three home runs in 50 contests, but he's up to 19 doubles. He's posted a .268/.338/.432 slash line with 18 RBI, 25 runs scored and three stolen bases this season.

Hoerner isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Hoerner started at shortstop in the first game of the twin bill and went 2-for-3 with two runs and a stolen base. However, Andrelton Simmons will shift to shortstop while Christopher Morel starts at second base in the nightcap.

Gorman (back) went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Friday's 14-5 win over the Cubs.

Gorman enjoyed a little success in his return from a three-game absence. The infielder was in the lineup as the designated hitter Friday, but he'll bat second and return to the field at second base in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs. Gorman has homered three times in his last four games, accounting for all of his long balls in 11 contests this year.

Urias (thumb) isn't starting Saturday against the Padres.

Urias was removed from Friday's loss to the Padres due to a swollen thumb, and he's tentatively considered day-to-day. However, he'll be out of the lineup for at least one game while Jace Peterson starts at third base with Pablo Reyes taking over at shortstop.

Stott went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 10-0 win over the Angels.

The rookie shortstop took Chase Silseth deep in the second inning, giving the Phillies an early 4-0 lead in the rout. In back-to-back games Stott has produced his first career homer and first career steal, but he's still only slashing .160/.209/.222 through his first 26 MLB games.

Marte went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 8-6 win over Pittsburgh.

Marte's two-run shot in the fifth inning extended his hitting streak to 15 games and ended a stretch of 20 contests without a homer. Since swatting 32 home runs in 2019, Marte's power has been held in check by missed time due to injury. He's been healthy thus far but has just three home runs over 49 games, though he's also added 17 doubles this year.

Estrada went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 15-6 win over the Marlins.

Estrada's biggest contribution Friday was a two-run homer in the fifth inning. The second baseman's playing time has been slipping, but late scratches Thursday and Friday have allowed him to stay in the lineup. He's still slashing a solid .277/.316/.399 with three homers, 22 RBI, 29 runs scored and six stolen bases through 187 plate appearances. Estrada has multiple hits in three of his last five contests.

Urias' thumb is swollen from when he was jammed during an at-bat and it was negatively affecting his ability to grip the ball in the field, which is why he was removed from Friday's game against the Padres, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Manager Craig Counsell said Urias has been able to deal with the issue when hitting, so he should be able to rejoin the lineup once he is able to grip the ball in the field. He is hitting .154 with two home runs over his last 10 games.