Buehler allowed an unearned run on three hits and a walk while striking out eight over 6.2 innings Wednesday against the Padres. He did not end up factoring into the decision.
Buehler was involved in a pitcher's duel with Blake Snell and fared very well. The only run scored off him came in the second inning after Jake Cronenworth reached second on a throwing error and eventually came around to score on an infield single from Wil Myers. The 27-year-old righty was excellent as he generated 17 whiffs on the way to striking out eight batters. It was his seventh time recording at least eight punchouts over his last eight starts. Buehler hasn't surrendered more than two runs in a start since July 5. He's currently the league leader with a 2.02 ERA and ranks second with a 0.92 WHIP. He'll look to build on his Cy Young resume with a projected start against Atlanta next week.