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Williams went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Astros.

Williams contributed an RBI single in the second inning. He got aboard again in the ninth, stole second base and scored on a Jon Berti single for an insurance run. Williams hasn't gotten a ton of playing time since he was called up from Triple-A Jacksonville on June 1, logging only 12 at-bats. He's posted a .292/.370/.375 slash line in 27 plate appearances between the Marlins and the Giants this season, though he often enters games late as a defensive replacement due to his ability to play all around the field.

Berti went 1-for-5 with two RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Astros.

Berti had a groundout lead to a run in the second inning and an RBI single in the ninth. His stolen base was the infielder's 11th of the season, nine of which have come in his last 14 contests. The speedy 32-year-old has hit fairly well this year with a .269/.382/.398 slash line, two home runs, 10 RBI, 18 runs scored, four doubles and a triple through 110 plate appearances.

Berti went 0-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Friday's 7-4 win over the Astros.

The veteran utility player continues to take advantage of his opportunities. Berti has started 10 straight games, slashing .306/.390/.361 over that stretch with four RBI, six runs and six of his 10 steals on the season.

Crawford (quadriceps) went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Friday's 7-2 win over the Dodgers.

Crawford was limited to pinch-hitting duties in the last two contests after suffering a minor right quadriceps injury Tuesday. He played the full game at shortstop Friday, so he should be considered fine going forward, though he may continue to see the occasional day off for rest. The 35-year-old is slashing .224/.307/.361 with five home runs, 25 RBI, 24 runs scored, a stolen base, six doubles and two triples through 205 plate appearances.

Edman went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a walk in Friday's 2-0 win over the Reds.

Edman picked up his steal in the eighth inning, though he wasn't brought around to score. He had gone six games without a steal, which is tied for his second-longest stretch of the season after he began the year with no thefts in the first nine contests. The infielder is slashing .275/.356/.405 with 15 stolen bases, five home runs, 23 RBI and 46 runs scored through 251 plate appearances.

Swanson went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer in Friday's 4-2 win over the Pirates.

Swanson drilled a two-run shot off of Roansy Contreras to put Atlanta on the board in the third inning. He's now up to seven long balls this year after snapping a 14-game homerless skid. Over his last 18 games, the 28-year-old shortstop has gone 29-for-73 (.397) with six extra-base hits and 15 runs scored. Swanson is slashing .286/.354/.446 through 237 plate appearances.

Crawford (quadriceps) is starting Friday against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Crawford was out of the lineup in the last two games due to right quadriceps tightness, but he appeared as a pinch hitter in each matchup. The 35-year-old will start at shortstop and bat seventh in Friday's series opener against the Dodgers.

Turner went 1-for-4 with two runs, an RBI, a walk and a stolen base in an 11-9 victory over the White Sox on Thursday.

Turner used his speed to manufacture a run in the fifth inning, reaching on an infield single, promptly swiping second base and coming around to score on a Max Muncy double. The star shortstop also drew a much-discussed intentional walk on a 1-2 pitch in the sixth, and he was brought home when Muncy followed with a three-run homer. While Turner's .835 OPS is on pace to be his lowest mark in four seasons, he's once again been one of fantasy's most valuable performers with a .302/.358/.477 slash line, seven homers, 30 runs, 46 RBI and 13 thefts over 246 plate appearances.

Luciano was placed on the 7-day injured list with High-A Eugene on Friday due to lower-back tightness, Melissa Lockard of The Athletic reports.

Luciano has already missed just shy of a week with the injury, though the Giants reportedly don't believe it to be a serious issue. Assuming that's the case, the 20-year-old should return soon to build on his promising start with Eugene, where he's hit .288/.360/.507 with eight homers in 40 games.

Marcano will be on the bench for Thursday's game versus Atlanta.

Marcano will sit for the second consecutive game as the Pirates take on Atlanta eft-hander Max Fried. Yu Chang will draw another start at second base and bat seventh Thursday.