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McLean did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing two runs on three hits and four walks over four innings against Atlanta. He struck out six.

The right-hander threw just 55 of 93 pitches for strikes as he issued at least three walks for a third consecutive start. McLean has limited the damage during that stretch with a 2.40 ERA, potentially due to the fact that he's given up no homers in that span. The recent control issues have yet to bite the 24-year-old in the run column, but it's likely not a recipe for success long term, especially after he posted a 2.8 BB/9 in his first 11 starts of the year. McLean has a 4.01 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 88:31 K:BB across 76.1 innings this season.

Bichette went 2-for-3 with two home runs and six RBI in Friday's 7-5 win over Atlanta.

The 28-year-old started the scoring with a leadoff homer in the bottom of the first inning, followed up with a grand slam in the second and then delivered a sacrifice fly in the fourth to account for all but one of the Mets' runs. The RBI total matches a career high for Bichette, who has now homered in each of the past two contests and is batting .316 (12-for-38) with six extra-base hits, 12 RBI and five runs through 10 games in June.

Bauers went 1-for-3 with a walk and a three-run home run in Friday's 6-0 victory over the Phillies.

After striking out in all four of his plate appearances Wednesday in Sacramento, Bauers got back on track in Friday's series opener with his career-high 13th long ball of the season in the fifth inning to give Milwaukee a 5-0 lead. The 30-year-old also has 46 RBI and 40 runs scored with a .905 OPS in 234 plate appearances as he continues a breakout campaign.

Painter gave up five runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three over five innings during Friday's 6-0 loss at Milwaukee.

The rookie right-hander surrendered at least four runs for a third straight outing, though he avoided being charged with a fourth consecutive loss since Tanner Banks gave up a run as the opener. Painter has allowed 12 homers in 13 appearances this season and has a 6.43 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 50:22 K:BB across 63 innings.

Fulford went 1-for-2 with a stolen base in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Athletics.

Fulford continues to fill a short-side platoon role at designated hitter while adding some extra depth at catcher. His playing time is limited even when he starts, as he's often lifted for a pinch hitter once a right-hander takes the mound for the opposition. Fulford is batting .222 with a .660 OPS, three steals, one home run, four RBI and seven runs scored over 31 plate appearances this season.

Carrigg went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Athletics.

Carrigg has been a magnet for extra-base hits so far with two homers and a triple among his four hits over his first four major-league games. He's added four RBI and a 1:4 BB:K. Carrigg is getting a look in center field while Jake McCarthy (illness) is out. Carrigg could stick around for a bit, as Brenton Doyle (oblique), Jordan Beck (hamstring), Tyler Freeman (concussion) and Mickey Moniak (ankle) are not close to returning from the injured list, leaving the Rockies' outfield thin.

Agnos (0-2) allowed four runs (three earned) on five hits, two walks and a hit batsman while striking out two over 2.2 innings of relief, taking the loss Friday versus the Athletics.

Agnos returned to the bullpen after making a start versus the Brewers last Saturday. The 25-year-old was responsible for the Athletics' two-run frames in the sixth and eighth innings. With a 7.80 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 30:18 K:BB through 42.2 innings over 18 appearances (two starts), Agnos probably won't get many more chances to start. Sean Sullivan was called up Friday to make his big-league debut and tossed three scoreless innings before leaving the game due to an illness, but the last spot in the Rockies' rotation will likely go to Sullivan until Tanner Gordon (hip) is ready to return.

Langeliers went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-4 win over the Rockies.

Langeliers is batting just .235 (12-for-51) over his last 11 games, but he has five homers in that span. The catcher's blast Friday opened the scoring in the fifth inning. He's hitting .281 with an .883 OPS, 18 homers, 36 RBI, 45 runs scored, 14 doubles and a stolen base across 63 contests this season. Langeliers leads the Athletics in homers and is now tied for first with Colorado's Hunter Goodman for long balls by catchers this season.

Kurtz went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-4 win over the Rockies.

Kurtz went back-to-back with Shea Langeliers in the fifth inning to get the scoring started. Kurtz has five homers and seven RBI over his last five contests, so it looks like his power is fully back after a slow start to the campaign. The first baseman is batting .286 with a .976 OPS, 16 homers, 50 RBI, 47 runs scored, seven stolen bases, 12 doubles and a triple over 68 games.

Harris struck out two over 1.1 perfect innings to earn the save in Friday's 6-4 win over the Rockies.

Harris took a blown save Monday versus the Brewers but bounced back to earn a hold Wednesday. He was able to get a save Friday with a sharp performance, his first clean outing since June 3. On the year, Harris has a 2.67 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 39:23 K:BB while adding six saves and 10 holds. His high-leverage role isn't in doubt, but the Athletics have used three different pitchers to get saves just this week. Harris' six saves lead the team, two ahead of Mark Leiter, who hasn't earned one since May 21.