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Jenkins went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Thursday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Angels.

He was the one to force extras, taking Ben Joyce deep in the ninth inning to tie the game at 3-3. Jenkins had gone 0-for-16 over his previous six games. The outfield prospect is still adjusting to the majors -- even with this big game, he's batting just .143 with a .556 OPS, two homers, seven RBI, seven runs scored and a stolen base over his first 17 contests for the Twins.

Gomez (2-4) allowed two runs (one earned) on one hit and one walk while recording just one out, taking the loss and a blown save in a 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Angels on Thursday.

After going nearly all year without blowing a save chance, Gomez has done just that in back-to-back appearances. He's allowed seven runs (six earned) over six innings in September to stumble late in the campaign. Gomez is at a 4.22 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 61:37 K:BB with 22 saves in 24 chances and six holds over 64 innings. Given that the Twins are fading out of playoff contention, it's unlikely Gomez will lose many meaningful opportunities over the last week-plus of the season. That said, he is unlikely to be available Friday after pitching three consecutive days, which may have played a role in his blown saves.

Bradley allowed three runs on five hits and a walk while striking out nine over seven innings in a no-decision versus the Angels on Thursday.

Bradley has allowed 12 runs over his last 31.2 innings while posting a 41:11 K:BB in that span. His strikeout numbers have fluctuated at times this year, but he's ending the campaign on a high note in that regard. The 25-year-old is now at a 3.81 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 199:73 K:BB across 172.1 innings over 30 starts on the year. Bradley's last start of the campaign is projected to come in San Francisco next week.

Lowe went 1-for-4 with a double and a stolen base in Thursday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Twins.

Lowe doubled and swiped a bag in the ninth inning, but the Angels weren't able to manufacture a walk-off win in that frame. After hitting safely in four of his last five games, the outfielder is now batting .212 with a .646 OPS, 10 steals, 12 home runs, 29 RBI, 28 runs scored and nine doubles across 319 plate appearances this season.

Joyce allowed two runs on two hits and struck out three without walking a batter over one inning, taking a blown save in Thursday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Twins.

Joyce was the reason it got to extras -- he allowed a two-run home run to Walker Jenkins in the top of the ninth inning, squandering a 3-1 lead in the process. With four runs allowed over his last four innings, Joyce has shown some struggles late in the season. After spending the first four months of the campaign rehabbing from shoulder surgery, the right-hander has posted a 4.40 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 18:9 K:BB while adding five saves, two holds and three blown saves over 14.1 innings since coming off the IL in early August.

Urena allowed four hits and struck out nine without walking a batter over seven scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Twins on Thursday.

Since the start of July, Urena has held opponents to one run or fewer in nine of his 13 outings. This was arguably his best performance of the season -- he set a high for strikeouts in a game while also completing seven scoreless frames for the first time. The rookie right-hander is at a 2.74 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 140:67 K:BB through 144.1 innings over 28 games (26 starts). He's projected for one more start this season, which is set to be on the road versus the Athletics.

Jung went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Red Sox.

Jung took Sonny Gray deep in the first inning. This was Jung's first homer since the end of June, though he missed a large portion of the second half due to a calf strain. The third baseman has started all five games since he was activated, though he rested his legs as the designated hitter Thursday. He's batting .298 with an .810 OPS, 10 homers, 38 RBI, 50 runs scored, 25 doubles, one triple and one stolen base over 97 contests this year.

Latz (3-3) allowed a run on one hit and struck out one without walking a batter over one inning to take the loss and a blown save in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Red Sox.

Latz was called upon in the eighth inning to clean up a mess created by Jakob Junis but couldn't meet the challenge. Trevor Story took him deep for a three-run home run, and the Rangers weren't able to respond. With six runs allowed (five earned) over his last 8.1 innings, Latz is limping to the finish line this season. He still has strong numbers overall, going 30-for-34 in save chances with three holds while pitching to a 2.11 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 77:22 K:BB through 68.1 innings.

Bradford allowed three hits and a walk while striking out three over 4.1 scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Red Sox on Thursday.

Bradford did his part in bulk relief, but the bullpen let him down, costing him a chance at his first win of the season. This was his second scoreless outing in eight appearances (seven starts). He has pitched to a 4.19 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 20:10 K:BB through 38.2 innings so far this season. It's unclear if Bradford will get another turn through the rotation, though the Rangers will have a hole to fill next week if MacKenzie Gore (shoulder) isn't good to go at home against the Mets. Nathan Eovaldi and Bradford would be the candidates to fill that gap, if necessary.

Story went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Rangers.

Story's eighth-inning blast gave the Red Sox their only lead of the day, and it held up for a win. The shortstop is surging late in the season, hitting safely in 15 of his last 16 games. He's batted .349 (22-for-63) in that span, which coincides with his return from a sports hernia. This was his first homer since he came off the injured list. Story is batting .246 with a .635 OPS, four long balls, 28 RBI, 22 runs scored, 14 doubles and five stolen bases across 57 contests this season.