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Gonsolin (4-1) got the win in Friday's 4-2 victory over Arizona, allowing two runs on three hits with seven strikeouts in five innings.

Los Angeles jumped out to an early 3-0 lead and never looked back as Gonsolin permitted just three baserunners en route to his fourth win of the season. Although he hasn't been able to pitch deep into games consistently, the 27-year-old has been effective with an even 3.00 ERA with 60 strikeouts in 51 innings this season.

Wood allowed two runs on six hits and no walks while striking out seven against Colorado on Friday. He did not factor in the decision.

The left-hander was making only his second start since Aug. 26, which explains why he was pulled after just 61 pitches. Though he didn't remain in the game long enough to qualify for the win, Wood looked strong in the outing, giving up a pair of first-inning runs but none thereafter. The veteran hurler will continue to build up his pitch count in anticipation of assuming a key role in the playoffs. Wood's final start of the regular season is likely to come at home against Arizona on Thursday.

Fried (13-7) got the win in Friday's 4-0 victory over San Diego, surrendering just three hits with four strikeouts and zero walks over nine scoreless innings.

As Atlanta fends off the red-hot Phillies for the NL East lead, Fried delivered a dazzling start at the perfect time with his second straight scoreless appearance. The 27-year-old retired the final 18 Padres and registered his second shutout in his last seven starts. The lefty now owns a 1.59 ERA through five September outings and has won his past five decisions.

Gibson allowed four runs on three hits, two walks and a hit batter with six strikeouts in six innings Friday, taking a no-decision versus Pittsburgh.

While the right-hander wasn't that great on the mound, he helped his own cause by opening the scoring with a solo home run in the third inning. Gibson now has a 3.60 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 147:62 K:BB across 177.2 innings between Philadelphia and Texas this year, although he's had significantly more trouble in his 11 games as a Phillie. His last start of the regular season is tentatively set for next week in Atlanta, although he shouldn't be expected to flash a Shohei Ohtani-like skill set again.

Gray allowed four runs on five hits and four walks over four innings in Friday's win over Washington. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision.

All four runs against Gray came in the first three innings. He served up solo homers to Keibert Ruiz and Alcides Escobar. The 31-year-old righty had allowed three or fewer earned runs in eight straight outings before Friday's lackluster performance. Gray now owns a 3.99 ERA with a 149:48 K:BB through 130.2 innings. He's projected to face the White Sox on the road next week.

Steele (3-4) allowed six runs on seven hits and two walks with five strikeouts in five innings Friday, taking the loss in the first game of a doubleheader versus the Cardinals.

The left-hander put too many runners on base, as all three home runs he allowed plated a pair of runs. Steele has now given up 12 long balls in 50 innings this season. The poor outing inflated his ERA to 4.86 with a 1.44 WHIP and 52:26 K:BB in 19 appearances (eight starts). He's projected to make one more start this season, a rematch with the Cardinals in St. Louis during next weekend's three-game series.

Cabrera (0-3) allowed three runs on two hits and four walks over three innings Friday, striking out six and taking a loss against the Rays.

Cabrera served up a three-run double to Randy Arozarena in the first inning. Despite the disappointing final line, the right-handed rookie retired the last six batters he faced with four strikeouts. He's given up at least three earned runs in four of his first six MLB appearances and his ERA is up to 5.79 through 23.1 frames. Cabrera is projected to face the Mets on the road next week.

Syndergaard (elbow) will make his second rehab appearance Saturday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Syndergaard tossed a scoreless inning during his first rehab appearance Wednesday, and he'll be in the mix to rejoin the Mets following Saturday's outing. The right-hander could be activated as soon as Tuesday, and he'll take on a bullpen role once he's cleared to return.

Flaherty (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Flaherty spent exactly a month on the injured list, but he'll return to the mound to start the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Cubs. However, the right-hander will presumably be on a pitch count in Friday's outing since he didn't have time to build up to a full starter's workload prior to his activation.

Miley (neck) is on track to start Monday against Pittsburgh, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Miley would have been on schedule to start Friday against Washington but was pushed back due to a stiff neck. Previous reports indicated he'd pitch no sooner than Monday, but it looks as though he won't need to be delayed any more than that.