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Yankees starter Nathan Eovaldi took a no-decision against Oakland on Tuesday, the first start in the last four that hasn't resulted in a win for him. 

Eovaldi lasted 5 1/3 innings, the third straight outing where he's failed to go six innings. He allowed two runs, continuing a string of four starts in a row allowing two or fewer runs. 

Eovaldi left with a one-run lead, but the Yankees bullpen couldn't preserve it, and the Yankees lost in extra innings. 

Indians ace Corey Kluber picked up his fourth win of the season in Tuesday's 2-0 victory over the Astros. Kluber allowed five hits over 6 2/3 scoreless innings. He walked two and struck out seven, lowering his ERA to 3.45.

Kluber needed 119 pitches (80 strikes) to get through the 6 2/3 innings, his shortest outing since June 14. 

"He had to work," Indians manager Terry Francona said, per MLB.com. "He was up a little bit, and he maybe didn't have his best cutter of the year, but he really used his fastball really effectively -- and he pitched in from the start. He was able to go away also, and that kind of opened the plate up."

The seven strikeouts on Tuesday give him 148 on the season, temporarily surpassing Clayton Kershaw and Chris Sale for tops in the big-leagues.

Rangers pitcher Martin Perez made another rehab start at Triple-A on Tuesday.

Perez allowed two runs on six hits over six innings of work. He also struck out six and did not walk a batter. He threw 56 of his 79 pitches for strikes.

Perez is expected to make at least one more rehab start before he returns from Tommy John surgery.

Red Sox lefty Wade Miley was solid on Tuesday against the Marlins. Miley went 6 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on seven hits. He walked two and struck nine batters, a season-high.

Miley gave up a run in the second and two in the seventh, but did not factor in the decision, as the Red Sox rallied late in the 4-3 victory. It's his first no-decision since April 10, which was his first start of the season.

Miley has been trying to find some consistency on the mound. Over his last seven starts, he is 4-2 with a 3.89 ERA.

Rays starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (oblique) made his second and final rehab start for Class A Charlotte on Monday.

The right-hander was brilliant, tossing 5 2/3 scoreless innings. He allowed two hits and one walk, while striking out six.

“I haven’t had any pain for quite a while now, so I was just looking to get through this healthy and make sure to get all my pitches in, and I was able to get more outs than the five innings I was scheduled for,” he said, per The Tampa Tribune.

Odorizzi is expected to rejoin the Tampa Bay rotation Saturday against the Astros after he allowed one run in 9 2/3 innings during his rehab assignment.

“Everything went well,” he said. “It went as best as it could, and I’m ready to get back and contribute again.”

Indians starter Carlos Carrasco suffered his first loss since June 19, Monday against Houston. 

Carrasco dropped to 10-7 and had a two-game win streak snapped. He matched season highs with 10 hits and five runs allowed. He walked one and struck out five.

Astros starter Dallas Keuchel won his 11th game of the season, improving to 11-3 with a win over Cleveland on Monday. 

Keuchel won his third straight start and fourth in the last five. 

Keuchel wasn't at the top of his game. He matched a season low with six innings pitched and allowed a season-high nine hits. 

Keuchel allowed three runs and struck out eight. 

Although White Sox pitcher Chris Sale did not reach double digits in strikeouts, he was dominant throughout Monday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jays.

Sale allowed two runs on six hits over nine innings of work. He also struck out six and did not walk a batter. His lone mistakes were giving up solo home runs to Chris Colabello in the third and Josh Donaldson in the sixth inning.

Sale broke his eight-game streak of double-digit strikeouts during Monday's outing, but he did receive his first win in his last five starts. He has allowed a total of three runs over his last two starts.

Twins pitcher Ricky Nolasco will undergo ankle surgery on Monday, per the Star Tribune. He has has been on the 15-day disabled list since June 4 with a right ankle impingement.

General manager Terry Ryan doesn't have a timetable for Nolasco's return, but some are optimistic he will be back this season.

"I have never dealt with something like this, with any player we've ever had," Ryan said, per 1500ESPN.com. "This little fragment in his foot that doesn't allow him to push off [the mount]."

The American League reserves for the 2015 MLB All-Star game were announced Monday and the following players were selected:

Catcher: Russell Martin, Blue Jays; Stephen Vogt, Athletics

First Base: Prince Fielder, Rangers; Albert Pujols, Angels (will start in place of injured Miguel Cabrera); Mark Teixeira, Yankees (replaces injured Cabrera on roster)

Second Base: Jason Kipnis, Indians

Shortstop: Jose Iglesias, Tigers

Third Base: Manny Machado, Orioles

Outfield: Jose Bautista, Blue Jays; Adam Jones, Orioles; J.D. Martinez, Tigers

Utility: Brock Holt, Red Sox

Starting Pitchers: Sonny Gray, Athletics; Felix Hernandez, Mariners; David Price, Tigers; Dallas Keuchel, Astros; Chris Sale, White Sox; Zach Britton, Orioles; Chris Archer, Rays

Relief Pitchers: Dellin Betances, Yankees; Brad Boxberger, Rays; Zach Britton, Orioles; Wade Davis, Royals; Kelvin Herrera, Royals; Darren O'Day, Orioles; Glen Perkins, Twins

The following players are eligible to be voted in during the final Fan Vote: SS Xander Bogaerts, Red Sox; OF Yoenis Cespedes, Tigers; OF Brett Gardner, Yankees; 2B Brian Dozier, Twins; 3B Mike Moustakas, Royals