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Bautista (2-1) pitched a perfect seventh inning to earn the win Saturday versus the Guardians.

The Orioles led from the third inning on, but starter Tyler Wells went only four frames, failing to qualify for the decision. Keegan Akin followed with two innings of work, allowing two runs, but the official scorer awarded the win to Bautista instead. The right-hander has now allowed five hits and three walks while striking out six in eight scoreless innings across his last eight appearances. He's picked up three holds and two wins in that span, and he's posted a 1.96 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 23:9 K:BB in 23 innings overall.

Rogers (0-2) allowed a run on one hit and a hit batter while striking out one in 1.1 innings to take the loss Saturday versus the Marlins.

Manager Gabe Kapler tried to get a second inning out of Rogers after he pitched a scoreless eighth, but he made a mess of the ninth. A single, a hit batter and a balk put two runners in scoring position, and Jesus Sanchez walked it off with a sacrifice fly. This ended Rogers' four-inning scoreless streak over his last three appearances, though it was his first loss since April 11. He owns a 6.04 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 13:6 K:BB while logging eight holds and a blown save across 22.1 innings as a high-leverage option this year.

Helsley allowed two hits and struck out two over 2.2 innings while permitting two inherited runners to score in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Cubs. He took a blown save.

Helsley was unable to navigate the traffic Drew VerHagen put on the basepaths in the sixth inning. It's a harsh blown save given the timing and the stat line, but it doesn't discount that Helsley has started to push for more high-leverage usage. He's logged two saves and given up just one run in his last 7.2 innings across six appearances. For the season, the 27-year-old right-hander has a 0.42 ERA, 0.52 WHIP and 30:5 K:BB across 21.1 innings. He's logged three saves, four holds and two blown saves while serving as a closing option alongside Giovanny Gallegos.

Gallegos (1-2) allowed an unearned run on two hits and a walk with five strikeouts over two innings to earn the win in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Cubs.

Gallegos kept the game tied in the ninth inning and also pitched the 10th, allowing an RBI double to Jason Heyward. Luckily for Gallegos, the Cardinals had established a four-run lead in the 10th, and he was able to finish off the contest for his first win of the year. The 30-year-old right-hander has allowed runs in consecutive appearances for just the second time this year. He has a 3.48 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 28:5 K:BB across 20.2 innings while converting eight of his 11 save chances. He's started to see some closing opportunities go to Ryan Helsley, which makes the Cardinals' situation a two-man closer committee for now.

Loaisiga (shoulder) is scheduled to throw Monday, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

This will be the first time he has thrown since going on the injured list with shoulder discomfort in late May. Loaisiga is without a timetable to return.

Rainey gave up a solo home run among two hits while striking out two in the ninth inning Saturday to record his seventh save of the season in a 10-8 win over the Reds.

Handed a three-run lead after the Nationals' offense came to life in the final frames, Rainey needed the cushion after he served up a solo shot to Brandon Drury. It was the first homer Rainey has allowed this season, and the right-hander will take a 2.60 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 20:6 K:BB through 17.1 innings into his next appearance.

Lopez struck out one and hit a batter with a pitch in 1.1 scoreless innings Saturday to record his seventh save of the season in a 5-4 win over the Guardians.

After giving up unearned runs in each of his last two appearances, Lopez was sharper Saturday over 20 pitches (13 strikes). He's worked more than one inning in each of those games, perhaps signaling manager Brandon Hyde is shifting him into more of a high-leverage role than pure ninth-inning duties, but no other O's reliever has picked up a save since May 12.

Reyes was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.

Reyes has given up two earned runs while striking out three in 7.2 innings in the majors this season. Dean Kremer was activated in a corresponding move.

Pallante didn't factor into the decision in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs, allowing one run on four hits and four walks over four innings. He struck out two.

The Cardinals got the win in 10 innings, but Pallante was long gone by then after throwing 64 pitches (36 strikes). The right-hander was making his first start of the season after working at least three innings in each of his prior two appearances, and he will now likely return to a long-relief role. Pallante's control remains an issue -- he has a 1.23 ERA through 29.1 innings with a win and four holds, but the 23-year-old rookie's 1.47 WHIP and 20:14 K:BB are shaky.

Faucher was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

He will head back down as a corresponding move for Andrew Kittredge getting activated from the injured list. Faucher has given up five earned runs in two innings this season, although he logged a scoreless frame in his one appearance during this latest stint with the big club.