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It seemed like a great matchup for Holmes, who had flourished as a reliever this season, but he was inconsistent on Saturday, striking out four, walking one, and allowing three extra-base hits, including a home run. Holmes wasn’t hit particularly hard overall, but he also didn’t look overly dominant. He may move back to a relief role with Reynaldo Lopez likely to make his next start.

Estevez’ win was his fourth on the year. His blown save was his fifth. Estevez allowed a game-tying home run to Brandon Lowe in the top of the ninth inning, but the Phillies walked it off in the bottom of the frame. Estevez has a 2.16 ERA and 16 in 16 2/3 innings since coming over to Philadelphia before the trade deadline.

Cantillo didn’t allow a hit until the seventh when Andrew Benintendi spoiled the fun. It was a dominant and impressive outing, even when you consider the “competition.” Cantillo was only up to give the Cleveland starters a day of rest, and he very nearly joined the history books while doing it.

Alexander gave up one hit, walked none and struck out one. He allowed a solo home run to Kyle Schwarber in the sixth inning, but that was it. Alexander is hard to recommend or even use in fantasy leagues. It’s difficult to predict when he’ll even pitch and if he’ll be used as a starter or a bulk reliever. He’s had some good games, but ultimately his stats aren’t good enough. Alexander is 6-4 with a 5.50 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 76 strikeouts in 93 1/3 innings this year. The 30-year-old left-hander is set to face the Guardians on the road this weekend if the Rays decide to use him again.

Sanchez gave up four hits, walked one and struck out four. He was in line for the victory before Brandon Lowe’s pinch hit home run that tied the game in the top of the ninth inning. Sanchez has allowed three runs or less in six of his last seven starts and has a a 3.25 ERA and 37 strikeouts in 44 1/3 innings in that time. He’s 10-9 with a 3.33 ERA and 1.24 WHIP with 135 strikeouts in 165 innings on the year. The 27-year-old left-hander is set to face the Mets at home this weekend.

The Pirates could have Bailey Falter go on normal rest, but they’re opting for a bullpen day, as they try to space out the starts of their young stars. Mlodzinski threw 12 pitches on Sunday and hasn’t thrown more than 2 1/3 innings in any outing this year, so this is a bullpen day for Pittsburgh.

Farmer is not known for his power, but the 34-year-old veteran hit his fourth of the season with a solo shot off an otherwise-effective Reid Detmers. He’s provided the Twins with versatility and his defensive acumen, but that doesn’t help fantasy managers who would have to roster a .205/.286/.341 hitter.