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Abbott (7-1) yielded a run on three hits over seven innings Sunday, striking out three and earning a win over St. Louis.

Abbott coughed up a run in the second inning before retiring the final 18 batters he faced in a dominant performance. He's given up one or zero earned runs in 12 of his 14 starts this season, but he was tagged with a combined nine runs in the other two. With Sunday's 100-pitch performance, he dropped his season ERA to 1.79 with a 72:20 K:BB across 75.1 frames. Abbott is 5-1 with a 1.59 ERA over his last seven outings. He's in line for a home matchup against San Diego next weekend.

Senzatela (3-10) allowed two runs on four hits and a walk over 5.1 innings Sunday, striking out five and earning a win over Arizona.

Senzatela gave up a run in the second and fourth innings, but Colorado's four-run fifth frame gave him his second straight victory. It was the first time he earned wins in consecutive outings since 2021. Despite the recent wins, Senzatela has not completed six innings in a start since May 20 and has registered a 6.75 ERA in six appearances since then. He owns a 6.48 ERA with a 40:28 K:BB through 76.1 frames this season. Senzatela is projected to take the mound in Milwaukee next weekend.

Priester did not factor into the decision Sunday against Minnesota, allowing three runs on nine hits over 3.1 innings. He struck out four.

It was a tough outing for Priester, who gave up a season-high nine hits, including a pair of solo home runs, after allowing just one long ball in his previous 29 innings. Priester had won four straight outings prior to Sunday, posting a 1.96 ERA in that span (23 innings). Overall, the 24-year-old right-hander sports a 3.68 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP and 50:26 K:BB through 71 innings this season. Priester will look to get back on track in his next outing, currently scheduled for next week against the Rockies.

Pfaadt (8-5) yielded four runs on six hits and a walk over five innings Sunday, striking out seven and taking a loss against Colorado.

Pfaadt was sharp through four shutout frames, allowing only two runners to reach scoring position during that span. The Rockies then piled on four runs in the fifth frame, capped off by Mickey Moniak's three-run shot. Pfaadt has now thrown fewer than six innings in six consecutive outings; during that stretch, he's produced a brutal 9.51 ERA, raising his season mark to 5.49. He threw 54 of 81 pitches for strikes and forced 13 whiffs during Sunday's loss. Pfaadt is lined up to face the Marlins at home next weekend.

Elder (2-4) took the loss Sunday against the Marlins, allowing five runs on 10 hits and a walk over 5.1 innings. He struck out four.

Elder's struggled of late, allowing nine runs on 17 hits across 8.2 innings in his last two outings. His ERA has jumped to 4.77 with a 1.33 WHIP and 55:20 K:BB across 12 starts (66 innings) this season. Despite his recent struggles, Elder is expected to remain in Atlanta's rotation with AJ Smith-Shawver (elbow) out for the year. He's currently lined up for a tough home matchup with the Phillies in his next outing.

Ray did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 9-5 win against Boston, allowing four runs (three earned) on eight hits and one walk over five innings. He struck out seven.

The San Francisco southpaw conceded a season-worst eight base knocks in this 88-pitch outing over which he fired 61 strikes. Ray allowed two long balls -- solo homers to Romy Gonzalez and Ceddanne Rafaela -- in a start for the first time since his first appearance of the season at Cincinnati on March 30. Despite this unsteady performance, Ray remains one of the elite starting pitchers in the game. He will carry a 2.83 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 104:36 K:BB across 92.1 innings into his next start against the White Sox in Chicago next weekend.

Alcantara (4-8) earned the win Sunday over Atlanta, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out four.

After a rough start to the season, Alcantara looks to be turning things around, posting a 2.74 ERA in his last four outings (23 innings). Overall, the 29-year-old Alcantara has posted a 6.69 ERA with a 1.46 WHIP and 59:34 K:BB across 15 starts (74 innings) this year after missing the 2024 campaign following Tommy John surgery. Alcantara is currently slated to face the Diamondbacks on the road his next time out.

Falter (6-3) earned the win against the Rangers on Sunday, allowing three runs on six hits and five walks with one strikeout over 5.1 innings.

Falter held the Rangers to three runs despite throwing just 52 of 89 pitches for strikes and issuing five walks for the third time this season. After allowing only three earned runs and delivering four quality starts over six May outings, the southpaw has now surrendered 11 earned runs without completing six frames in any of his four June starts. He'll carry a 3.59 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 51:31 K:BB across 85.1 innings into a tough matchup with the Mets next weekend.

Freeland (back) threw a bullpen session Sunday and is expected to return from the 15-day injured injured list to start Friday against the Brewers in Milwaukee, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

The veteran left-hander landed on the shelf due to back stiffness after his June 11 start against San Francisco, but he's on track to rejoin Colorado's rotation after spending the minimum amount of time on the IL. Freeland will likely throw another bullpen session Tuesday before being fully cleared to return this weekend.

Quantrill (hamstring) is scheduled to start Tuesday against the Giants, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

The right-hander dealt with a cramp in his left hamstring during his previous start last Tuesday against the Phillies, but it won't affect his availability for the next turn through the rotation. Quantrill hasn't given up more than three earned runs in an appearance since April 30, and he has a 3.93 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 32:9 K:BB across 36.2 innings during that eight-start stretch.