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Marlins pitcher Brad Hand produced his longest and most effective start of the season during Sunday's 4-1 win over the Braves.

Hand allowed one run on two hits over seven innings of work. He also struck out three and walked two. His biggest mistake was giving up a solo home run to Jonny Gomes in the seventh inning. Hand received his second win of the season for his effort.

Hand was making his fifth start of the season Sunday. He has earned a quality start in two of those outings.

Braves pitcher Shelby Miller continued his winless streak during Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Marlins.

Miller allowed two runs on five hits over five innings of work, but he received a loss for his effort. He struck out four and walked three.

Miller's last win came on May 17, a span of 15 starts.

Despite struggling during the appearance, Phillies pitcher Ken Giles was to able to close the door on the Padres for a 5-3 win.

Giles came in during the ninth inning and struck out the side, but he allowed one run to score on two hits. It was his sixth save of the season.

Brewers starter Jimmy Nelson allowed four runs on eight hits in seven innings. He left trailing in the game, but a Brewers rally against St. Louis allowed him to escape with a no-decision on Sunday. 

Nelson lasted six or more innings for sixth straight start. He struck out eight for the third time in the last five outings.

Rockies relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle recorded his second save of the season in Sunday's win over the Nationals.

Kahnle overcame two walks to close out the ninth inning of his team's victory. He now has a 2.51 ERA in 28 2/3 innings this season.

New Phillies closer Ken Giles pitched a perfect ninth inning to close out San Diego on Saturday. 

Giles earned his fifth save of the season and fifth in his last five apperances. He struck out two and protected a two-run lead. 

Giles had his seventh consecutive scoreless outing. 

Reds closer Aroldis Chapman struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning to protect a three-run lead over Arizona on Saturday. 

Chapman converted his 14th straight save opportunity and struck out multiple batters for the fifth straight appearance. He now has 24 saves for the season. 

Despite struggling during his appearance Saturday, Pirates pitcher Mark Melancon was able to record the final three outs during the 6-5 win over the Dodgers to earn the save.

Melancon allowed one run on two hits, but he received his 35th save of the season for his effort. He also walked one and struck out one during the outing.

Rockies reliever Tommy Kahnle earned his first career save on Friday, and manager Walt Weiss must have liked what he saw. 

On Saturday, Weiss officially announced that Kahnle would be the Rockies' closer, at least for the near future, per the Denver Post.

Phillies relief pitcher Ken Giles recorded his fourth save of the season on Friday against the Padres.

Giles closed out the 12th inning of his team's win by striking out two batters. He gave up two single, but never put himself into trouble during the outing.

Giles now has an impressive 1.69 ERA with 63 strikeouts and 21 walks in 49 innings of relief this season.