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Kinley picked up the save in an extra-inning win over the Angels on Thursday, striking out one over a perfect 10th inning.

Kinley's number was called in the bottom of the 10th as Colorado looked to hang onto its 3-2 lead. The right-hander did not disappoint, retiring all three batters he faced on 15 pitches to secure his sixth save of the campaign and first since June 11 against the Twins. Victor Vodnik has been serving as the primary closer for the Rockies in the absence of Daniel Bard, though Kinley got the late-inning call after the former was needed in the ninth. The 33-year-old has not allowed any hits or runs in three straight appearances.

Toglia went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's extra-inning win over the Angels.

Toglia jumped on the second pitch he saw from Carson Fulmer in the second inning and sent it into the stands for a two-run shot, giving Colorado an early lead. It marked the first baseman's third long ball in his last six games and his 10th since the start of July. Toglia has also tallied multiple hits in three of his last eight contests, batting .300 over that stretch with six RBI and seven runs scored.

Feltner did not factor into the decision in Thursday's extra-inning win over the Angels, allowing three runs on seven hits and one walk over six innings while striking out three.

Feltner kept the Angels off the board through the first three innings before surrendering a two-run shot to Logan O'Hoppe in the bottom of the fourth, tying the game at 2-2. The right-hander would then go on to allow a second long ball in the sixth, losing out on his chance for the win as the Angels took the lead. Feltner has now logged three quality starts in a row, though he's also given up multiple home runs in two of his last three outings. He's still looking for his first win since April 12 against the Blue Jays (span of 19 starts).

Bellozo will be recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville to start Friday's game in Atlanta, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.

Bellozo is taking the rotation spot vacated by Trevor Rogers, who was traded to the Orioles earlier this week. The right-hander pitched well in two previous starts with the Marlins, allowing five runs with a 10:1 K:BB over 10 innings. He should have a chance to stick in the big-league rotation for the remainder of the season.

The Diamondbacks optioned Smith to Triple-A Reno on Thursday.

He's clearing out to make room on the roster for Josh Bell, who will report to the club Friday after being acquired via trade earlier this week. Smith has had a solid showing with the Diamondbacks in 2024 when he's been given chances, collecting an .801 OPS with three home runs in 68 plate appearances.

Helsley (4-4) blew the save and was charged with the loss against the Cubs on Thursday, allowing three runs on four hits over two-thirds of an inning.

Helsley entered the contest with a two-run lead in the bottom of the ninth and retired the first batter on a groundout before surrendering a solo homer to Cody Bellinger. He would then allow three of the next four batters to reach as the Cubs took the game in dramatic fashion. It marked Helsley's third blown save on the season while the loss was his fourth. He had not allowed an earned run in 10 straight appearances coming into Thursday's loss, though he's now failed to convert two of his last four save opportunities.

The Giants optioned Villar to Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday.

Villar went 4-for-18 with eight strikeouts during his most recent stint in the big leagues. The Giants are expected to call up Jerar Encarnacion from Triple-A Sacramento to replace Villar on the active roster.

The Giants optioned Sabol to Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday.

Sabol had been recalled Tuesday but was sent back down two days later without having appeared in a game. He made room on the active roster for trade acquisition Mark Canha.

Winn went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in Thursday's loss to the Cubs.

Winn singled in his third trip to the plate before later adding a two-run blast in the top of the seventh to put the Cardinals on top 3-2. It marked the shortstop's third home run in his last seven games and he's now hit safely in four straight. Over the former stretch, Winn is slashing .296 (8-for-27) with six RBI and four runs scored. He's also posted seven multi-hit performances over his last 16 contests.

Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run and two runs scored in Thursday's loss to the Cubs.

Goldschmidt took Shota Imanaga deep for a solo homer in the opening frame to give the Cardinals an early lead and went on to add two more knocks on the night to give him just his third game this season with three or more hits. The first baseman has now recorded multiple hits in six of his last 10 contests, going 14-for-39 (.435) over that stretch with three homers, four RBI and seven runs scored. Goldschmidt has also scored at least one run in five consecutive games.