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Gutierrez (3-2) took the loss Friday, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks over six-plus innings as the Reds fell 3-2 to Atlanta. He struck out four.

Solo homers by Dansby Swanson and Guillermo Heredia in the sixth and seventh innings were the difference in the game. Gutierrez has three quality starts in six trips to the mound since being added to the big-league rotation and hasn't yet failed to last at least five innings, and he'll carry a 3.97 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 27:16 K:BB through 34 innings into his next outing.

Smyly (5-3) picked up the win in Friday's 3-2 victory over the Reds, allowing one run one six hits over six innings. He struck out three without walking a batter.

The veteran lefty held Cincinnati off the board until the sixth inning and exited after tossing 54 of his 84 pitches for strikes. It was Smyly's first quality start since May 20 and his fifth of the year, and he'll take a 4.79 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 57:23 K:BB through 67.2 innings into his next outing.

Paddack allowed five runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out two batters in 2.1 innings Friday against the Diamondbacks. He did not end up factoring into the decision.

Paddack was a complete no-show Friday after his last two starts combined yielded just four runs while he struck out 20 batters. He had a clean opening inning but allowed three runs in the second after allowing a bases-loaded single and then a double before finally getting out of trouble. He couldn't escape the third after allowing four consecutive hits, which amounted to two more runs for the Diamondbacks. It was undoubtedly a very rough outing for the 25-year-old righty, as his ERA shot up to a 4.68. He'll look to turn things around in his next start, which is currently scheduled to be against the Reds next week.

Cueto (6-3) hurled seven scoreless innings against Oakland on Friday, allowing five hits and one walk while striking out six to take the win.

The right-hander held the Athletics to one extra-base hit (a double) and zero runs. He did so primarily by pitching to contact, as Oakland logged a modest 10 swinging strikes against him. Cueto's quality start was his second in as many games and fourth overall this season. He has yet to strike out more than seven batters in an outing but has managed a respectable 3.63 ERA and 6-3 record. Cueto's next start is tentatively scheduled to come at Arizona on Thursday.

Peterson allowed a run on three hits and two walks over six innings in a loss to the Phillies in the second game of Friday's doubleheader. He struck out five and did not factor in the decision.

Peterson cruised through five innings of scoreless baseball before serving up a solo shot to Bryce Harper in the sixth. It was his third straight outing giving up fewer than two runs, lowering his season ERA to 4.95 through 63.2 innings. He'll carry a 67:28 K:BB into next week's projected start in Atlanta.

Kim allowed four runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out one across 4.1 innings versus Pittsburgh on Friday. He did not factor in the decision.

The southpaw failed to make it through five innings for the third time in his past four outings and tied a season-worst mark by allowing four runs. He struck out only one batter and induced just three swinging strikes among his 70 pitches. Kim hasn't notched a win since his second appearance of the season April 23, going 0-5 in 10 appearances since then. His performances haven't been terrible -- Kim still owns a decent 3.98 ERA on the season -- but his inability to go deep into games has certainly hurt his overall numbers. He's slated to make his next start at home against Arizona next week.

Burnes allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out seven over six innings in Friday's win over the Rockies. He didn't factor into the decision.

Burnes began Friday's contest by tossing five scoreless innings, but he gave up three singles in the sixth inning and allowed a run to come across. The Brewers didn't get on the board until the bottom of the seventh inning, so the right-hander was forced to settle for his fourth no-decision in his last five starts. He had given up eight runs (seven earned) in 9.1 innings across his last two appearances, but he was able to bounce back Friday. Burnes tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Cubs on Wednesday.

Lopez (4-4) earned the win Friday against the Nationals after tossing six innings of two-run ball, giving up six hits and a walk while fanning nine.

The right-hander has three wins and three quality starts over his last four appearances. The nine strikeouts also tied Lopez's season-high mark, and he has recorded seven or more strikeouts in four of his last five games as well. He's slated to take the ball on the road against the Phillies next week.

Gray allowed five hits and no walks while striking out 10 in five innings during Friday's loss to the Brewers. He didn't factor into the decision.

Gray returned to the mound after he missed the last three weeks with a right elbow strain, and he was dominant Friday while throwing 83 pitches. He racked up double-digit strikeouts for the 15th time in his career, which tied Pedro Astacio for the most appearances with double-digit strikeouts in franchise history. The right-hander hasn't earned a win since May 5, and his performance Friday was his first scoreless appearance of the season. Gray tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Pirates on Wednesday.

Lugo (1-0) gave up no hits and a walk while striking out three in a scoreless eighth inning to earn the win over the Phillies in the first game of Friday's doubleheader.

Lugo gave up his first runs since his season debut during his last appearance, but he put up another scoreless outing to earn his first win of the year in Friday's matinee. He's held the opposition scoreless in eight of his first 10 games since he returned from the injured list, and he's posted a 2.61 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in 10.1 innings. The right-hander has served mainly as a setup man for closer Edwin Diaz.