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Megill didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Dodgers, giving up three runs on six hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out six.

The rookie right-hander didn't pitch poorly, throwing 61 of 92 pitches for strikes, but Megill exited the game down 3-0 before the Mets got him off the hook for the loss. He has a 5.40 ERA over his last four starts and 20 innings, a far cry from the 2.10 ERA he held when that stretch began, but with Jacob deGrom (elbow) looking increasingly unlikely to pitch again this season and Noah Syndergaard (elbow) ticketed for the bullpen when he finally comes off the IL, Megill's rotation spot appears secure.

Urias didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Mets, allowing two hits and two walks over five scoreless innings. He struck out five.

The southpaw tossed 57 of 82 pitches for strikes before exiting with a 3-0 lead, but the Dodgers' bullpen cost Urias his 14th win of the year. He's failed to last six innings in any of his last four outings, but he's posted a dazzling 1.31 ERA over that stretch. On the season, Urias sports a 3.29 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 149:30 K:BB through 139.2 innings.

Snell pitched five innings against Arizona on Friday, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out six. He did not factor in the decision.

Snell didn't come close to matching the seven-inning, 13-strikeout performance he produced against Arizona his last time out, but he at least kept San Diego in the game by surrendering just two runs over five frames. The left-hander threw 61 of 101 pitches for strikes and walked fewer than three batters for the first time in his past eight starts. Snell has shown improvement with providing length of late, going at least five innings in three straight starts after doing so only four times in his previous 13 outings. He'll likely make his next start at Coors Field against Colorado next week.

Gomber (9-7) took the loss Friday as Colorado fell 5-4 to San Francisco, allowing five runs on seven hits and three walks with two strikeouts in four innings.

Gomber started on a sour note by permitting four runs in the first inning, though he only surrendered one more over his next three innings, and he wound up in the loss column when Colorado's ninth-inning rally came up short. The lefty has pitched adequately this season with a 4.09 ERA but he'll need to improve his consistency to become a reliable fantasy option given he's averaging less than 5.1 innings per start.

DeSclafani (11-5) won Friday's 5-4 victory over Colorado, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks with four strikeouts in five innings.

Making his first start following a brief IL stint, DeSclafani limited the damage to a single run in both the second and third innings and departed with a 5-2 lead. Closer Jake McGee made things interesting in the ninth by surrendering two runs, but San Francisco was able to eke out the win. The 31-year-old DeSclafani returned to the win column for the first time in over a month.

Gray (0-1) allowed three runs on five hits and no walks while striking out six in six innings to take the loss against Atlanta on Friday.

Gray limited Atlanta's offense to a single across the first four innings of Friday's matchup, but he allowed solo home runs in the fifth, sixth and seventh innings to put him in line for his first loss of the year. Across three starts since he was traded to the Nationals, the right-hander has posted a 2.81 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 16 innings. He tentatively lines up to make his next appearance on the road against Milwaukee on Friday.

Morton (11-4) allowed two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out seven in six innings to earn the win over the Nationals on Friday.

Morton got off to a shaky start following a lengthy rain delay Friday, as he gave up a double and a pair of singles to begin the bottom of the first inning. He then allowed a sacrifice fly before coaxing a double play to end the inning. The right-hander was forced to settle for a loss and a no-decision in his last two starts, but across his first three outings in August, Morton has posted a 2.00 ERA and 0.89 WHIP in 18 innings. He tentatively lines up to make his next start on the road against Miami on Wednesday.

Flaherty (9-1) allowed two hits over six shutout innings Friday, striking out five and earning a win over Kansas City.

Making his first appearance since May 31 after a lengthy stint on the injured list with an oblique issue, Flaherty didn't miss a beat. He gave up just two singles through six scoreless innings and never let a Royal reach scoring position. The 25-year-old righty now owns a 2.65 ERA and a 72:20 K:BB through 68 innings this season. Flaherty is projected to face the Brewers at home next week.

Mahle (10-3) earned the win Friday over Philadelphia. He threw seven scoreless innings while allowing three hits and zero walks while striking out seven.

The right-hander was excellent, logging his third quality start and third win in his last four outings. Mahle has allowed three or fewer baserunners in just two of his 24 starts, the other being May 30 against the Cubs. He's posted a 3.58 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 155:45 K:BB through 130.2 innings this season. The 26-year-old projects to make his next start against the Cubs next week.

Wheeler (10-7) took the loss Friday versus Cincinnati. He allowed four runs on four hits and a walk with six strikeouts in six innings.

The right-hander surrendered home runs to Joey Votto in the fourth inning and Nick Castellanos in the sixth, making this the second of his 24 starts in which Wheeler has been taken deep multiple times. The rough start bumped his ERA up to 2.56 with a 0.99 WHIP and 187:35 K:BB through 162 innings. Wheeler has given up four or more runs in five of his last seven starts, but he's managed to amass a 4-3 record in that span. He lines up for a favorable road start in Arizona his next time out.