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  • Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Reaches 3,000 K milestone

    Kershaw didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the White Sox, allowing four runs on nine hits and one walk with three strikeouts over six innings.

    Kershaw became the 20th player in MLB history to record 3,000 career strikeouts, and he did so in dramatic fashion. The 37-year-old labored through five innings, yielding four runs and throwing 92 pitches with merely two strikeouts, but he still came out for the sixth frame. Kershaw retired Mike Tauchman to start the inning before allowing a double to Michael Taylor. Taylor was caught stealing third base, setting up an inning-ending strikeout of Vinny Capra for Kershaw to etch his name in the history books. While he couldn't continue his four-start win streak, Kershaw maintained his lossless 2025 campaign since the Dodgers rallied for the walk-off win. In his last five appearances, Kershaw has a 2.48 ERA and a 24:5 K:BB across 29 innings. He's on track to face the Brewers for his next start.

  • Didier Fuentes SP | ATL

    Braves' Didier Fuentes: Runs up pitch count in no-decision

    Fuentes did not factor into Wednesday's decision against the Angels, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out six across 3.2 innings.

    Fuentes put Atlanta behind early, as he yielded a two-run single to Jo Adell in the first. Fuentes kept the Halos off the board for the rest of his outing, and he managed to generate 10 whiffs and log a season-high six punchouts while pushing his pitch count up to 92 pitches (52 strikes). Fuentes has not made it through four innings in each of his last two outings and has given up 12 runs over his first 12 big-league innings. He's adjusting to major-league hitting, but his call-up from Triple-A Gwinnett was out of necessity with four Atlanta starters on the injured list, most recently Chris Sale (ribs) and Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow). Fuentes is lined up to make his next start on the road against the Athletics next week.

  • Sonny Gray SP | STL

    Cardinals' Sonny Gray: Yields four runs in loss

    Gray (8-3) took the loss against the Pirates on Wednesday, allowing four runs on five hits and one walk while striking out six across 6.1 innings.

    Though he gave up a run in the second, Gray was dominant through his first six frames, at one point retiring 14 straight batters. However, things fell apart for the Cardinals' ace in the seventh, when he allowed three of the four hitters he faced on base and was tagged for three more runs. He now sits at a 3.51 ERA and 1.08 WHIP across 100 innings this season, and his 107 strikeouts is tied with Nick Pivetta for 13th most in the National League. Gray is projected to start against the Nationals at home next week, which may be his final turn in the rotation before the All-Star break.

  • Mitch Keller SP | PIT

    Pirates' Mitch Keller: Blanks Cards across seven frames

    Keller (3-10) earned the win against the Cardinals on Wednesday, allowing five hits and one walk while striking out seven batters in seven scoreless innings.

    Keller got off to a shaky start after letting the first three batters he faced on base, but he was able to escape the first frame unscathed. He was lights out after giving up two more baserunners in the third, retiring the last 11 batters he faced before the bullpen came in to complete the shutout and extend the Pittsburgh pitching staff's scoreless streak to 31 innings, per ESPN. Keller has won each of his last two outings after failing to record a win across his previous 15 starts, and he now has a 3.64 ERA and 1.19 WHIP across 106.1 innings this season. He's slated to start against the Royals on the road next week.

  • Andry Lara RP | WAS

    Nationals' Andry Lara: Returned to Double-A

    The Nationals optioned Lara to Double-A Harrisburg following Wednesday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

    Lara made his MLB debut in the Nationals' 11-2 loss in the first game of the day, tossing three shutout innings in relief while allowing just one hit and striking out four batters. The 22-year-old righty's impressive outing isn't representative of his minor-league performance this season, however, as he owns a 7.71 ERA and 2.08 WHIP through 30.1 total innings over three levels.

  • Mets' Blade Tidwell: Picks up first big-league win

    Tidwell (1-1) earned the win in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Brewers, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out three.

    Tidwell worked in a bulk role Wednesday after Huascar Brazoban pitched the first inning. The rookie right-hander was sharp early, holding the Brewers to just two hits through his first four innings. However, Tidwell would give up back-to-back homers to Christian Yelich and Jackson Chourio to open the sixth before Milwaukee scratched across a third run after New York turned to the bullpen. While it wasn't the finish Tidwell would have wanted, the Mets managed to hang on to the lead, giving the 24-year-old his first major-league win. Overall, Tidwell sports a 9.00 ERA with a 2.20 WHIP and 10:10 K:BB through his first 15 MLB innings. He'll likely head back to the minors soon with Sean Manaea (elbow) nearing a return from the IL.

  • Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski: Hit hard vs. Mets

    Misiorowski (3-1) took the loss Wednesday in the second game of a doubleheader with the Mets, allowing five runs on five hits and three walks over 3.2 innings. He struck out two.

    Misiorowski was able to retire five of the first six batters he faced Wednesday before issuing back-to-back two-out walks followed by an infield hit in the second inning. Brandon Nimmo then made Misiorowski pay with a grand slam, which Francisco Lindor followed up with a solo shot to put the Brewers in a quick 5-0 hole. It's the first loss in the majors for the 23-year-old Misiorowski, who allowed just two runs on three hits across his first three outings (16 innings) while striking out 19. He'll look to get back on track in his next start, currently scheduled for next week at home against the Dodgers.

  • Nick Martinez SP | CIN

    Reds' Nick Martinez: Picks up sixth win

    Martinez (6-8) earned the win Wednesday over the Red Sox, allowing four runs on nine hits over 6.2 innings. He struck out two.

    After carrying a no-hitter into the ninth inning during his last outing against the Padres, Martinez got off to a strong start against Boston on Wednesday, allowing just one run through his first five innings. However, right-hander would give up a two-out, two-run homer to Wilyer Abreu in the sixth inning before giving up another run in the seventh, though the Reds would eventually provide enough run support to give Martinez the win. The 34-year-old figures to stick in the Reds' rotation through at least the All-Star break with Hunter Greene (groin) sidelined. Martinez's ERA now sits at 4.20 with a 1.17 WHIP and 71:21 K:BB across 100.2 innings this year. He's currently lined up to face the Marlins at home in his next outing.

  • MacKenzie Gore SP | WAS

    Nationals' MacKenzie Gore: Lacks command in no-decision

    Gore did not factor into the decision in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Tigers. He allowed two runs on three hits and four walks while striking out two over 5.1 innings.

    Gore battled through command issues, throwing just 65 of 111 pitches for strikes while recording a season-low two punchouts. Despite not having his best stuff, the southpaw has now allowed three earned runs or fewer in 15 of 18 starts this season and has completed at least five innings in all but one. He'll take a 3.11 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 131:34 K:BB across 104.1 innings into a road matchup with the Cardinals next week.

  • Drew Gray SP | CHC

    Cubs' Drew Gray: Cleared for '25 debut at High-A

    High-A South Bend reinstated Gray (shoulder) from its 60-day injured list Wednesday.

    Gray has received the green light to make his first appearance of the season for South Bend in Wednesday's game against Peoria after he struck out 11 and allowed one unearned run on two hits and four walks in 6.1 innings over his two rehab starts in rookie-level Arizona Complex League. The 22-year-old southpaw has had tough luck on the health front since being selected 93rd overall in the 2021 First-Year Player Draft. He missed the entire 2022 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery and was on the shelf for three months to begin this season due to a shoulder injury.

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