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Diamondbacks pitcher Rubby De La Rosa took a no decision against Atlanta on Sunday, extending his undefeated streak to six games. 

De La Rosa allowed one run on seven hits over seven innings. He left with the score tied. Since his last loss on July 12, De La Rosa is 4-0 with two no-decisions. 

Braves starter Shelby Miller allowed one run on two hits over seven innings and left with the lead against Arizona on Sunday. The Braves' bullpen couldn't protect the lead, however, and Miller settled for a no-decision. 

Miller hasn't won since May 17, 17 starts ago. 

Miller matched a season high with 10 strikeouts. 

Padres closer Craig Kimbrel likely figured it would be a personal night off when his team entered the ninth Saturday in Colorado trailing by a run.

Kimbrel then likely figured he had a 1-2-3 save in the bottom of the inning when a grounder was hit to short with two out.

Neither proved to be the case. His team scored three in the ninth to give him the save opportunity, which was placed in jeopardy when Clint Barmes booted what should have been the clincher. But Kimbrel got the last out on another grounder to nail down his 33rd save.

The veteran has allowed just one earned run since July 12.

Marlins starting pitcher Brad Hand was roughed up during his start against the Cardinals on Saturday.

Hand allowed six runs on 11 hits in six innings. He allowed two home runs, including a three-run blast in the sixth inning.

With the loss, Hand dropped to 2-3 on the season with a 4.74 ERA.

Pirates closer Mark Melancon recorded his league-leading 37th save of the season during Saturday's win over the Mets.

Melancon closed out the 14th inning of his team's victory with relative ease, as he allowed just one hit. He now has a 1.64 ERA in 55 innings of relief this season.

Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson struck out six batters during his start against the Phillies on Saturday.

Nelson allowed just two runs on five hits in 6 2/3 innings before being pulled. He walked two batters and gave up a home run in the no-decision.

Nelson (9-9) has a 3.67 ERA in 149 2/3 innings of work this season.

Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen pitched a perfect ninth inning, striking out two of the three batters he faced, Friday against Cincinnati.

Jansen earned his 23rd save of the year and converted his 15th straight save opportunity. 

Jansen has had five straight scoreless outings and has been perfect in four of them. 

Braves reliever Arodys Vizcaino earned his third save in the last eight days, Friday against Arizona. 

Vizcaino earned his first career save on August 6. He pitched a perfect ninth inning on Friday to protect a one-run lead. 

Vizcaino had his 11th straight outing without allowing a run. 

Pirates closer Mark Melancon extended his team record with his 34th straight successful save. 

Melancon allowed a run but closed out the Pirates' 3-2 win over the Mets on Friday. It's the third straight save where Melancon has allowed a run. 

Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen didn't have to expel much energy to pick up his 22nd save of the season, needing just eight pitches to close out his team's 3-0 win over the Nationals on Wednesday. 

Jansen got a one-pitch fly out to begin the ninth inning and then struck out the final two batters of the game to wrap up the win. Jansen has just one blown save on the season and has converted his last nine opportunities.