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Gonsolin pitched 1.2 innings Tuesday, allowing one run, three hits and two walks while striking out four in a no-decision against the Rays in Game 6 of the World Series.

The damage against Gonsolin was done on a solo home run off the bat of Randy Arozarena in the first inning (who else). The 26-year-old threw 30 of his 48 pitches for strikes. The right-hander had a great regular season but was unable to replicate that success in the postseason.

Irvin underwent Tommy John surgery last week, Byron Kerr of MASNSports.com reports.

The 23-year-old righty spent the year as part of the Nationals' player pool but did not get into the game, hardly a surprise as he spent the entirety of 2019 at the Low-A level. The timing of the surgery means he'll miss the entirety of the 2021 season but should be ready to go for spring training in 2022.

Gonsolin will be a conventional starter, not an opener, in Game 6 of the World Series against the Rays on Tuesday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Gonsolin has been used in shorter outings thus far in the postseason, throwing 7.2 innings across three appearances. He hasn't had much success, posting a 9.39 ERA and a 1.70 WHIP while walking 19.4 percent of opposing batters. While the Dodgers will hope to get at least five innings out of him, it's far from guaranteed he lasts that long, as they'll have a full bullpen worth of rested relievers ready to step in following Monday's off day should his struggles continue.

Kershaw gave up two runs over 5.2 innings en route to picking up the victory Sunday in the Dodgers' 4-2 win over the Rays in Game 5 of the World Series. The lefty scattered five hits and two walks and struck out six.

Kershaw didn't look quite as sharp as he had been in Game 1, but he still racked up 11 swinging strikes and five groundball outs among his 85 pitches on the night. The southpaw surrendered both of his runs in the third inning, though he escaped further damage after striking out Brandon Lowe before battery mate Austin Barnes threw out Randy Arozarena on a stolen-base attempt to end the frame. The Dodgers bullpen was able to shut down the Rays after Kershaw exited with two outs in the sixth inning, allowing the 32-year-old to claim his second win of the series. Kershaw could be available to pitch an inning or two in relief -- if needed -- in a potential Game 7 on Wednesday.

Urias didn't factor in the decision during the loss to the Rays in Game 4 of the World Series on Saturday. He allowed two runs on four hits with nine strikeouts and one walk over 4.2 innings.

It was another strong performance from the young left-hander, with the only runs he allowed coming via solo homers from Randy Arozarena and Hunter Renfroe. Urias threw 56 of 80 pitches for strikes and obviously won't be available for Game 5, but it could be all hands on deck for the Dodgers with Game 6 now guaranteed for Tuesday, though the 24-year-old figures to be limited out of the bullpen on two days rest.

Buehler allowed one run on three hits and one walk while striking out 10 across six innings to earn the win in Game 3 of the World Series on Friday against the Rays.

Buehler kept the Rays off balance throughout his start, racking up 18 swinging strikes on 93 total pitches. His only struggle came in the fifth inning, when he allowed two doubles in the span of three hitters. Buehler has dominated this postseason, racking up 39 strikeouts across 25 innings while maintaining a 1.80 ERA.

Urias will start Game 4 of the World Series against the Rays on Saturday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Manager Dave Roberts previously indicated the 24-year-old was available Wednesday for Game 2, but he never entered the contest with the Dodgers trailing throughout. Urias earned the win in Game 7 of the NLCS against the Braves on Sunday with three scoreless frames to close the game, so he'll be fully rested for his start Saturday. The left-hander has been stellar in four appearances this postseason with a 4-0 record, 0.56 ERA, 0.63 WHIP and 16:3 K:BB across 16 innings.

Gonsolin allowed one run on a solo homer and also issued a walk and recorded a strikeout while serving as an opener in the Dodgers' 6-4 loss to the Rays in Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday.

Gonsolin struggled in his brief appearance, allowing a solo home run to Brandon Lowe in the first inning. The 26-year-old threw 16 of his 29 pitches for strikes and recorded a first-pitch strike on four of the six batters that he faced. The right-hander has now allowed eight earned runs in 7.2 innings of work throughout the postseason.

Wheeler underwent a successful right middle fingernail resection procedure Oct. 12, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Wheeler is expected to be ready for spring training following his surgery. The 30-year-old missed a start in early September due to the issue with his fingernail, but the procedure could help fix the lingering issue going forward. Wheeler posted a career-best 2.92 ERA along with a 1.17 WHIP over 71 innings during his first year with the Phillies in 2020.

Gonsolin will start Game 2 of the World Series against the Rays on Wednesday, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

The 26-year-old threw 41 pitches over two innings during Game 7 of the NLCS against the Braves on Sunday, so he'll be taking the mound on two days' rest. Gonsolin figures to be on a fairly short leash, and Dustin May and Julio Urias (both of whom also pitched in Game 7) will be available as well, according to Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. Gonsolin has labored in his two postseason outings, giving up seven runs on five hits with eight strikeouts and six walks over 6.1 innings.