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Houser (1-3) took the loss in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Reds, giving up four runs on nine hits and a walk over four innings. He struck out three.

Two of the hits off Houser left the yard, as Nick Castellanos and Jesse Winker went back-to-back in the third inning, and the right-hander has now served up at least one homer in every start but one this season. Houser's 4.36 ERA could be a lot worse, but it's headed in the wrong direction as he's allowed at least three runs in four straight outings. He'll try to turn things around in his next trip to the mound, at home against the Tigers on Tuesday.

Gray (5-1) picked up the win in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Brewers, allowing four hits and two walks over five scoreless innings. He struck out four.

With trade rumors swirling around Gray and other members of the Cincy rotation, the right-hander turned in yet another excellent performance. He tossed 50 of 85 pitches for strikes and lowered his ERA to 1.94, but fell short of his sixth quality start in seven outings. Gray is next scheduled to take the mound Tuesday, at home against the Cardinals.

Wacha will start the Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Yankees after Thursday's game against the Marlins was postponed, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Wacha was set to start Thursday against Miami, but with the game being postponed, the right-hander will take the ball in the first half of Friday's twin bill. Wacha has a 6.43 ERA across 14 innings this season.

Kim allowed one unearned run on three hits and a walk across six innings as the Cardinals fell to the Pirates in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision.

Kim allowed an RBI single to Jacob Stallings in the fourth, but it was an unearned run due to a throwing error by Brad Miller. The rookie has now allowed just one earned run across 15.2 innings in his three starts since the Cardinals resumed play following their COVID-19 outbreak. Kim will take an outstanding 1.08 ERA and 0.90 WHIP into his start in Cincinnati on Tuesday.

Webb (2-3) took the loss in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Dodgers, allowing five runs on four hits and two walks across 3.2 innings pitched. He struck out four.

Webb was coming off a strong outing in which he allowed just two runs in seven innings against the Diamondbacks, but he couldn't build on the performance when he faced the Dodgers on Thursday. The right-hander allowed a run in the first inning before temporarily settling in for scoreless frames in the second and third. However, a walk and three hits led to three more runs for Los Angeles in the fourth. Webb will look to bounce back as he takes a 4.35 ERA into his start against the Rockies on Wednesday.

Gausman (1-2) was charged with the loss against the Dodgers on Thursday, allowing two runs on three hits and a pair of walks while striking out six across 4.2 innings.

Gausman got the nod in the second half of Thursday's doubleheader and was pulled in the fifth after throwing his 93rd pitch. The right-hander was largely victimized by Joc Pederson, who homered in the second inning, then doubled and scored in the fourth. Otherwise, Gausman limited the Dodgers' damage despite taking his second loss of the season. The 29-year-old will carry a 4.54 ERA and 1.26 WHIP into a tough matchup at Coors Field on Tuesday.

Kershaw (4-1) picked up the win in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Giants, allowing four hits in six scoreless innings. He struck out four and did not issue a walk.

Kershaw has allowed just two runs and struck out 21 while winning his last three starts. The southpaw has his ERA down to a dazzling 1.80 to go along with a 0.77 WHIP. Although it will be in an abbreviated campaign, the 32-year-old has a a strong opportunity to post his best season numbers since 2016. Kershaw will take the ball once again Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.

Gonsolin will start Sunday's game against the Rangers, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

Julio Urias was scheduled to take the hill for Sunday's series finale, but now the nod is going to the right-hander. Gonsolin has yet to allow a run in 14.2 innings this season. Urias will start Tuesday against Arizona.

Urias will start Tuesday against the Diamondbacks rather than Sunday against the Rangers, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

Urias was scheduled to start Sunday's series finale against Texas, but the Dodgers have decided to go with Tony Gonsolin on Sunday instead. Urias will open the series against Arizona when the Dodgers return home Tuesday.

Oviedo (0-1) allowed two earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out one across five innings to take the loss Thursday in the second game of the Cardinals' doubleheader against the Pirates.

Oviedo surrendered both of his earned runs in the second inning, allowing four consecutive hitters to reach base while also throwing a wild pitch. He limited the Pirates otherwise, setting down the side in order in three of his five innings. The outing was Oviedo's second career start, and it's unclear when he may take another turn in the rotation as the team has no scheduled doubleheaders until Sept. 5.