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Gray (5-3) earned the victory Sunday in Detroit, striking out seven in six innings while allowing a run on two hits, a walk and a hit batsman.

Gray retired the first 10 batters he faced and then ran into a little bit of trouble in the fourth when a hit-by-pitch, a walk and a single led to Detroit's lone run. He returned to form after that and retired seven of the last eight batters he faced. After starting the season with a 2.17 ERA through his first 10 starts, the 32-year-old struggled in his first three starts in July, allowing 14 runs in 13.1 innings while posting an 8:6 K:BB. Sunday's start was a step in the right direction, and his seven strikeouts were his most since May 24. The Tigers have not fared well against Gray this season as he's allowed one run on six hits in 13 innings while fanning 17.

Ryan (7-3) earned the win Saturday in Detroit after giving up one run on four hits with seven strikeouts and one walk over 5.2 innings.

The right-hander kept the Tigers off the board through five innings , but Riley Greene tripled in the sixth and was brought home by Javier Baez to put Detroit on the board. It's the second straight start with exactly one run allowed for Ryan, through he failed to complete six frames in either contest. He has a 2.89 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 73:23 K:BB across 81 innings and tentatively lines up to pitch next weekend in San Diego.

Springs (lower leg) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list and is starting Sunday versus the Royals, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

As expected, Springs is back from the IL and is starting for the first time since July 5 after dealing with tightness in his lower right leg. The left-hander has been impressive this season, posting a 2.53 ERA and 1.05 WHIP with 70 punchouts over 64 innings in 19 appearances, including 11 starts.

Lyles allowed three runs on eight hits and two walks over five innings during Saturday's 6-3 win over the Yankees. He had two strikeouts and didn't factor in the decision.

Lyles surrendered single tallies during the first, second and fourth innings and generated only two swinging strikes on 99 total pitches, but he was able to keep Baltimore within striking distance. The right-hander delivered three consecutive quality starts to begin June but has surrendered nine runs over 7.2 frames in his past two outings. Overall Lyles has a 4.79 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 93:36 K:BB across 112.2 innings (20 starts) this season.

Cole (9-3) took the loss Saturday against the Orioles after giving up four runs (three earned) on nine hits with six strikeouts and two walks.

Cole threw 80 of his 112 pitches for strikes and generated 16 whiffs, but Baltimore rallied for four runs between the fifth and seventh innings to sink him. The nine hits allowed are a season high, though he was able to limit the damage and give the Yankees offense a chance. Cole has a 3.09 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 153:32 K:BB through 20 starts (119.1 innings), and he tentatively lines up to pitch during next weekend's four-game set versus Kansas City.

Wacha (shoulder) will throw a simulated game Monday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Wacha will face hitters for the first time since right shoulder inflammation shut him down earlier this month. The Red Sox will have a better indication of the next steps for the right-hander following Monday's session. A rehab assignment is expected before he's activated from the 15-day injured list.

Hill (knee) felt good Saturday after throwing a three-inning simulated game Friday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Hill will throw a bullpen session Sunday, then the Red Sox will decide on next steps for the left-hander. He and Michael Wacha (shoulder), who will throw a simulated game Monday, are on the injured list, which has contributed to the disarray in Boston's faltering rotation.

Gilbert (10-4) took the loss to the Astros on Saturday, allowing two runs on five hits while striking out eight and walking one over six innings.

Gilbert was efficient Saturday, throwing 63 of 89 pitches for strikes across six frames. The eight strikeouts were a season high for the young righty. Gilbert did not allow a home run in the contest, but the Astros were able to knock in two runs against him, both on doubles. Despite picking up a loss, Gilbert earned a quality start, his ninth of the year. He will take a 2.77 ERA into his next appearance.

Verlander (13-3) earned the win against Seattle on Saturday, allowing one run on four hits while striking out nine and walking two over seven innings.

Verlander continued his dominant 2022 campaign, allowing just one run to cross the plate while throwing 67 of 101 pitches for strikes and striking out nine batters. The lone run against Verlander came on a Carlos Santana solo shot in the seventh inning. The veteran picked up his fifth win in a row and lowered his ERA for the sixth consecutive game. Saturday's contest was also Verlander's fifth quality start in a row and his 14th in 18 games this season. He will take a 1.86 ERA into his next appearance.

Crawford (2-3) took the loss against Toronto on Saturday, allowing three runs on five hits while striking out four and walking one over six innings.

Crawford threw 52 of 77 pitches for strikes in Saturday's contest. He pitched well enough to win but lacked run support from his offense. The righty did pick up a quality start, his second in a row. Crawford has pitched well in July after assuming a starting role. He has a 24:4 K:BB and a 2.82 ERA this month despite facing the Rays twice and the Yankees and Blue Jays once apiece. He will take a 4.50 ERA into his next appearance.