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Gonsolin (1-0) earned the win in relief Thursday against the Nationals after tossing three innings of one-run ball, giving up two hits and three walks while fanning four. He also tossed a wild pitch.

The right-hander filled a bulk relief role after two hurlers, Victor Gonzalez and Phil Bickford, combined to pitch the opening frame. Gonsolin earned his first win of the season and while he's yet to pitch more than four innings in any of his appearances, he's been limiting the damage and owns a 2.81 ERA across 16 innings of work. He's slated to take the mound next week on the road against the Marlins, but it's not clear whether he will get the start or follow an opener again.

Corbin (5-7) was tagged with the loss Thursday against the Dodgers after allowing six runs (five earned) on eight hits and a walk while fanning two across 4.2 innings.

Corbin looked in control through the first three innings but the wheels came off shortly after, and he was lifted after giving up a grand slam to Max Muncy -- the second homer the lefty served up that inning. Corbin was coming off back-to-back quality starts, but he was unable to repeat that feat against one of the best offenses in the National League. The 31-year-old now owns a 4.58 ERA over six starts since the beginning of June and is scheduled to pitch again next week on the road against the Padres.

Castillo allowed three earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out six across 6.1 innings in the win over the Padres on Thursday. He did not factor into the decision.

Castillo shut out the Padres through four innings before allowing one run in the fifth inning and a pair in the seventh inning. The 28-year-old has a 2.30 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP with five quality starts over his last seven appearances. However, prior to those seven starts, he had a 7.22 ERA in her first 11 starts. He will look to continue his recent success in his next start, scheduled for Tuesday against Kansas City.

Anderson allowed two earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out a pair across seven innings in the win Thursday. He did not factor into the decision.

Anderson allowed a run in the first inning on a Michael Conforto and surrendered a solo home run in the seventh frame to Dominic Smith. His two strikeouts were a season low, but he still posted his second quality start in a row and was in line for the win before the bullpen blew it. The 23-year-old has a 3.35 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP in 88.2 innings. He has a 2.45 ERA in 18.1 innings over his last three starts.

Gomber (forearm) threw a bullpen session Thursday, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

Gomber felt good after his bullpen Thursday, and he's expected to have another bullpen session in the coming days before beginning a rehab assignment. The southpaw has been on the injured list since June 20 due to forearm tightness, but he could return sometime around the All-Star break if he can remain on track in his recovery.

Wainwright pitched eight innings in a 5-2 loss to Colorado on Thursday, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk with four strikeouts. He didn't factor into the decision.

Wainwright was excellent once again, surrendering both earned runs on a Brendan Rodgers home run, but it wasn't enough to bring home the victory. The veteran has been enjoying a renaissance as he's now thrown six straight quality starts, going a total of 41 innings with a 2.41 ERA and more strikeouts than baserunners allowed in the stretch.

Senzatela didn't factor into the decision in Thursday's 5-2 win against St. Louis, allowing two runs on seven hits with five strikeouts in seven innings.

The 26-year-old went toe-to-toe with Adam Wainwright in this one as both starters allowed two runs apiece in at least seven innings. The damage against Senzatela was limited to a Paul DeJong second-inning single and Paul Goldschmidt solo home run, as the righty went seven innings for the fourth time in 16 turns. It was a strong opening to July as Senzatela now has a 4.06 ERA in six starts since the beginning of June.

Lugo (1-1) gave up one earned run on two hits and two walks while striking out one across two-thirds of an inning, taking the loss to Atlanta on Thursday.

Lugo retired just two batters and allowed Freddie Freeman to walk it off in the ninth inning on a single. He has allowed just four runs all season for a 2.77 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP in 13 innings. It's the third time this season he's been scored upon in 13 outings.

Cueto (6-4) took the loss in Thursday's 5-3 defeat at the hands of the Diamondbacks, allowing five runs on six hits and two walks with five strikeouts in five innings.

Cueto had 1-2-3 innings in the first and third but ran into trouble in his other three frames, permitting two runs in the second and fourth and one in the fifth. He was bit especially by the extra-base hit as five of the six hits he allowed went for multiple bases. Cueto has factored into the decision in six straight starts, going 3-3 in the stretch with a 4.15 ERA and a 22:8 K:BB.

Kelly (5-7) won Thursday's 5-3 game against San Francisco, allowing three runs on seven hits with seven strikeouts in seven innings.

Kelly started July on a high note with seven strong innings against the Giants, with the only damage coming on Mike Yastrzemski and Wilmer Flores home runs. He's assembled a nice three-game run -- all wins -- pitching a total of 20 innings and surrendering only four runs and 18 baserunners with 17 strikeouts.