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Leone (2-2) allowed two earned runs on two hits and one walk while recording just one out, taking the loss to the Rockies on Saturday.

Leone entered the sixth inning in a tie game. He allowed the first three batters to reach base safely, leading to a pair of runs. He had nine scoreless innings over his last previous nine outings. The 29-year-old boasts a 1.76 ERA and 1.04 WHIP this season. In addition, he has a 9.4 K/9 over 30.2 innings.

Long allowed one earned run on two hits and one walk while striking out four across two innings in the loss to the Rockies on Saturday. He did not factor into the decision.

Long pitched only two innings before being relieved by Zack Littell. He allowed a solo home run to C.J. Cron in the second inning. The 25-year-old has just one appearance in which he didn't allow a run this season. His ERA is 5.72 with a 1.27 WHIP and 31 punchouts in 28.1 innings.

Bard fired a scoreless ninth inning on one hit while striking out two to earn the save in the win over the Giants on Saturday.

Bard struck out Wilmer Flores to end the game Saturday. He has converted four straight save opportunities and hasn't allowed a run over his last five appearances. On the season, he has a 4.05 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with 60 strikeouts in 46.2 innings. With his 19 saves, he is in the top 10 in the National League.

Gilbert (1-1) fired a no-hitter, earning the win over the Padres on Saturday. He struck out five and walked three.

Gilbert made his first career start in his fourth appearance this season. He was the first player to throw a no-hitter in his first MLB start since Bobo Holloman in 1953 for the St. Louis Browns, per AP News. He allowed just three walks, which happened to all be against Tommy Pham. The 27-year-old has yet to allow an earned run and has just two hits against him in 12.2 innings this season. His fantastic performance bodes well for his chances of sticking around in a starting role.

Moore (2-3) picked up the win Saturday, tossing six no-hit, scoreless innings while walking two and striking out eight in a 6-1 win over the Reds.

The veteran southpaw got the hook after 76 pitches (48 strikes) and handed things over to the Phillies' bullpen hoping for a combined no-hitter or at least a shutout, and predictably it couldn't get the job done as Archie Bradley served up a leadoff homer to Tyler Stephenson in the eighth inning. Both of Moore's wins on the season have come in August, as he got the victory Aug. 4 against the Nats after working four innings of long relief, but despite Saturday's outstanding effort, his 6.07 ERA on the season will likely bump him back to the bullpen once one of the Phillies' other rotation options gets healthy.

Wilson didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Brewers, giving up four runs on seven hits over four innings in a 14-4 win. He struck out one without walking a batter.

Making his third start for the Pirates since being acquired from Atlanta, Wilson tossed 41 of 61 pitches for strikes but gave up plenty of hard contact (including two homers) and got the hook before he could benefit in the win column from Pittsburgh's offensive eruption. On the season, the right-hander sports a 4.82 ERA and 31:15 K:BB through 48.2 big-league innings.

Diaz (0-2) allowed one unearned run on one hit while striking out two over an inning of work, taking the loss in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to the Dodgers.

Diaz was brought on to start the top of the 10th inning, and after striking out Chris Taylor, he gave up a double to Cody Bellinger that scored ghost runner Corey Seager. Although Diaz was able to limit the damage to one, that was enough to saddle him with the loss, as the Mets failed to score in the bottom half.

Pomeranz (torn flexor tendon) will have surgery Wednesday and will miss the remainder of the season, Annie Heilbrunn of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Pomeranz had been sidelined with left forearm inflammation -- his second IL stint with that designation over the past six weeks. He also missed significant time earlier this season with a lat injury. Pomeranz is under contract with San Diego for the 2022 and 2023 seasons. He finishes the year with a 1.75 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 30 strikeouts in 25.2 innings.

Bickford (2-1) worked a perfect 1.1 innings while striking out two, picking up the win in Saturday's 2-1 victory over the Mets.

Bickford got four critical outs in the Dodgers' pursuit of victory Saturday night, including two strikeouts in the bottom of the 10th inning that set the table for Corey Knebel's third save of the season. Bickford has now struck out at least one batter in seven straight outings and hasn't allowed an earned run since July 30.

Peters will start Sunday's game against the Brewers, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

He threw five innings Aug. 7 at Triple-A but has not pitched more than three innings in any other appearance since going six innings July 10. All told, Peters has a 3.71 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 63 strikeouts in 53.1 innings through 13 appearances at Triple-A. It's unclear if he will be making a spot start or if he could stick in the rotation going forward.