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Severino (2-6) picked up the win Friday, allowing one run on six hits and two walks over 7.2 innings in a 6-4 victory over the Royals. He struck out only one.

The veteran righty gave up an RBI double to Salvador Perez in the first inning but shut down Kansas City from there, coaxing plenty of weak contact to compensate for the fact that he managed only one swinging strike all night among his 104 pitches (62 total strikes). It was an encouraging bounce-back effort from Severino after he was tagged for 14 runs (13 earned) in 11.1 innings over his prior two starts, and he'll take a 4.47 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 61:29 K:BB through 90.2 frames on the season into his next outing, which lines up to come at home next week against the Astros.

Gordon (2-1) picked up the win in Friday's 10-3 rout of the Twins, giving up two runs on six hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out five.

The rookie southpaw produced his first career quality start on 102 pitches (67 strikes) -- in fact, it was the first time in six trips to the mound he's lasted at least six innings. Both runs off Gordon came on solo shots, and he's been taken deep six times in 30.2 innings to begin his big-league career, fueling a 4.70 ERA despite a sharp 30:4 K:BB. He's scheduled to make his next start on the road next week against the A's.

Paddack (2-6) took the loss Friday, surrendering nine runs (eight earned) on 12 hits and a walk over four innings as Minnesota was dropped 10-3 by Houston. He struck out only one.

The nine runs and dozen hits were both career worsts for Paddack, who coughed up at least one run in every frame until he got lifted after 85 pitches (56 strikes). Some regression was probably overdue -- the rough outing ended a stretch of 11 straight starts allowing three runs or fewer. He posted a 2.25 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 48:16 K:BB in 64 innings during that span. Paddack will look to rebound in his next trip to the mound, which lines up to come on the road next week in Cincinnati.

Houser (2-2) took the loss Friday against the Rangers, giving up three runs on six hits and four walks in five innings. He struck out two.

Houser entered Friday on a four-game streak of quality starts, but he came one inning short of extending that stretch. The 32-year-old right-hander issued a season-high four walks, but his results since joining Chicago's rotation have certainly been impressive. Houser sports a 2.15 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 22:10 K:BB through his first 29.1 innings, which gives him some streaming appeal in his next scheduled outing versus a Cardinals club with a .646 OPS against righties over their last 21 games.

Bradley took a no-decision Friday against the Mets, giving up five runs (none earned) on four hits and four walks in four innings. He struck out five.

Bradley lost the plate in the fifth inning, seeing four consecutive batters reach base before being pulled from the game, but none of his runs allowed were earned due to a pair of fielding errors. The four walks matched a season high for the right-hander, but he has managed to keep the hits down in 2025 by allowing five or fewer on 10 occasions among 14 starts. Overall, Bradley owns a respectable 4.35 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 71:33 K:BB over 78.2 innings ahead of his next scheduled outing versus the Orioles.

Williams allowed two runs on six hits and three walks while striking out one over four innings in a no-decision Friday versus the Mariners.

Williams threw just 55 of 89 pitches for strikes, and he wasn't able to dial up enough strikeouts to make things go smoother. The result was an inefficient outing, the second time in four starts he's failed to complete five frames. Williams has maintained a 3.89 ERA this season, but his 1.47 WHIP and 72:39 K:BB over 69.1 innings are a little less encouraging. The right-hander is projected to make his next start on the road in San Francisco.

Castillo allowed two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out seven over six innings in a no-decision Friday versus the Guardians.

Castillo was able to limit the damage to back-to-back solo home runs by Nolan Jones and Steven Kwan in the third inning. After allowing just four homers in his first 12 starts of the year, Castillo has given up five long balls over his last two outings. On the positive side, Friday's effort was his eighth quality start, five of which have come over his last six games. Castillo has a 3.29 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 67:26 K:BB through 79.1 innings this season. The veteran right-hander is projected to make his next start at home versus the Red Sox.

Kochanowicz (3-8) took the loss against the Orioles on Friday, allowing two runs on four hits and no walks with two strikeouts over 4.1 innings.

Kochanowicz was tagged for two solo home runs and couldn't complete the fifth inning due to a rain delay. Though his outing was cut short at just 53 pitches, the 24-year-old snapped a streak of four straight starts allowing exactly four earned runs. He'll carry a 5.53 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 50:33 K:BB across 71.2 innings into a tough matchup with the Yankees next week.

Morton (3-7) earned the win against the Angels on Friday, allowing five hits and one walk while striking out 10 across five scoreless innings.

Morton was fantastic, generating 16 whiffs on 78 pitches for his second 10-strikeout performance of the season. If not for a lengthy rain delay, the veteran likely would have had a shot at his third quality start in four outings since rejoining the rotation May 26. On the year, he owns a 6.05 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 67:32 K:BB across 61 innings and lines up for a road matchup with the Rays next week.

Montero (3-1) earned the win against the Reds on Friday, allowing two runs on seven hits and one walk with four strikeouts over five innings.

Montero entered with two outs in the first inning and tossed five solid frames despite surrendering two solo home runs. The 24-year-old has now allowed three earned runs or fewer in seven of his 10 outings this season, split between starts and bulk-relief appearances. He owns a 4.24 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 34:18 K:BB across 51 innings and lines up to face the Pirates next week, though his role for that outing remains uncertain.