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Hernandez (6-1) allowed three hits and three walks with one strikeout in six innings to earn the win over Baltimore on Thursday.

While the strikeout total was low, Hernandez managed to throw 55 of 89 pitches for strikes in the contest. The 24-year-old was excellent in recording his fourth quality start in his last six appearances (five starts). For the year, Hernandez has a 3.29 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 70:34 K:BB in 76.2 innings. He's allowed more than two runs in just two of 10 outings since the All-Star break, emerging as a reliable option in Kansas City's rotation. He lines up for a home start against Oakland next week.

Chargois (5-1) took the loss and was charged with a blown save in a defeat at the hands of the Red Sox on Wednesday, allowing an earned run on two hits and a walk over one inning.

Chargois served up a go-ahead two-run home run to Hunter Renfroe in the eighth inning after the Rays' Nelson Cruz had snapped a scoreless tie with an RBI single in the visitor's half of the frame. Chargois has now allowed an earned run in back-to-back appearances, only the second such time he's done so this season.

Clase pitched a clean ninth inning Thursday to earn the save against Minnesota.

The 23-year-old was tasked with preserving a 4-1 lead and needed only 11 pitches to retire Jorge Polanco, Josh Donaldson and Max Kepler. It was the 22nd save of the year for Clase, who has been scored upon just once in his last 23 appearances dating back to mid-July. He's issued only one walk during that stretch against 22 strikeouts.

Rainey (side) returned to the mound for Triple-A Rochester on Thursday, walking one batter in a scoreless inning, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Rainey hadn't pitched because of side pain since being demoted to Rochester in mid-August. While he's now returned to game action, he's likely a ways away from being considered for a big-league roster spot. The right-hander was sent down to work on his command after posting a 7.62 ERA and 31:21 K:BB across 26 major-league innings.

Chafin picked up the save against the White Sox on Thursday after tossing a scoreless inning while allowing one hit.

Chafin worked around a two-out double by Romy Gonzalez to finish off a close lead for the A's. The left-hander didn't induce any strikeouts, but he did throw 10 of his 13 pitches for strikes. The save was just the third of the year for Chafin, who is seeing more ninth-inning opportunities of late given Lou Trivino's recent struggles. Chafin has an excellent 0.86 ERA and 0.76 WHIP across 21 innings since his trade from the Cubs.

Lopez (3-2) was charged with the loss Thursday against the A's after allowing three runs (one earned) on six hits and three walks while striking out two across five innings.

It wasn't his best outing, but Lopez held things in check enough to give the White Sox a chance. Unfortunately, he failed to receive run support from his teammates while also dealing with defensive woes. The right-hander may not receive another chance in the rotation next week with Lucas Giolito (hamstring) and Lance Lynn (knee) nearing their returns from the injured list. Across 16 appearances (six starts) this season, Lopez is sporting a 2.05 ERA and 0.84 WHIP.

Manaea (9-9) earned the win Thursday after holding the White Sox to one run on five hits and a walk while striking out nine across seven innings.

The southpaw displayed strong command en route to his ninth win, recording nine punchouts for the second straight game to earn his 14th quality start of the year. Manaea's only blemish of the day came from an RBI single by Jose Abreu in the third inning. The 29-year-old will look to continue his success during his next projected start Wednesday at Kansas City.

Gallegos earned the save against the Dodgers on Thursday by tossing a perfect inning with two strikeouts.

It was the second save in as many games for Gallegos, who seems to have taken over ninth-inning duties over Alex Reyes. The right-hander caused Cody Bellinger to fly out before punching out Corey Seager and Chris Taylor, protecting a one-run lead in the process. Gallegos now has six saves to his name to go with a 3.38 ERA and 0.88 WHIP.

Holmes (6-3) was tagged with the loss against Toronto on Wednesday, allowing an unearned run on two hits while striking out two over one inning.

Both hits against the right-hander went for singles, but an error by Andrew Velazquez provided the extra base needed for Toronto to scratch out a run. Despite the loss Wednesday, Holmes has been very effective since joining the Yankees in late July, posting a 2.30 ERA, 0.70 WHIP and 19:1 K:BB across 15.2 innings.

Chapman retired two of the five batters he faced in his relief appearance in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Blue Jays, allowing a solo home run and issuing two walks.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone turned to Chapman in a non-save situation Wednesday after the closer was stuck with the loss his last time out Saturday versus Baltimore, but the lefty fireballer didn't inspire much confidence in what should have been a low-stress appearance. Not only did he serve up a solo shot to Vladimir Guerrero, but Chapman couldn't consistently find the zone, tossing only 10 of his 24 pitches for strikes while also uncorking a wild pitch. Chapman left the contest with two runners on base, but Wandy Peralta spared him of any further damage to his ERA by inducing an inning-ending groundout.