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Skubal (8-7) earned the win against the Pirates on Saturday, allowing three runs on five hits and one walk in seven innings. He struck out 11.

After coughing up three runs in the opening frame, the All-Star left-hander responded by shutting Pittsburgh down the rest of the way to notch his first victory with the Dodgers. He racked up double-digit strikeouts Saturday for the third time this year, and he wound up posting his 12th quality start over 20 appearances on the season as well. Skubal, who has a strong 3.38 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 30:7 K:BB across 24 innings since being traded to the Dodgers, is slated to face his former Tigers teammates in Detroit next weekend.

Jones took a no-decision against the Dodgers on Saturday, allowing two runs on three hits and five walks in four innings. He struck out five.

Facing a vaunted Dodgers lineup, Jones nibbled around the plate Saturday and landed just 48 of his 87 pitches for strikes. The five walks issued are a season worst, and the hard-throwing right-hander has yet to touch the 90-pitch marker in any of his 15 appearances following a delayed start to the season while coming off Tommy John surgery. Jones will carry a shaky 4.76 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 77:26 K:BB over 68 innings into his next scheduled outing in St. Louis.

Mathews (0-2) took the loss against the Phillies on Saturday, allowing seven runs on 10 hits and one walk with three strikeouts over five innings.

Mathews endured two ugly innings despite throwing 67 of 99 pitches for strikes and allowing just two extra-base hits. It was the worst of the 25-year-old's three starts with the Cardinals, and he's been unable to exceed five frames despite throwing 95 pitches or more in each outing. He owns an inflated 6.43 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 13:7 K:BB across 14 major-league innings and lines up for a home matchup with the Pirates next weekend.

Painter (3-8) earned the win against the Cardinals on Saturday, allowing one run on five hits and no walks with eight strikeouts over seven innings.

Per Paul Casella of MLB.com, Painter set career highs in innings (seven), whiffs (20) and pitches (100) while throwing first-pitch strikes to 22 of 27 hitters. It continued a solid stretch for the rookie since returning to the rotation, as he's posted a 3.62 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 26:10 K:BB over five starts since July 31. He owns a 6.04 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 79:34 K:BB across 92.1 innings this season and will look to keep improving in a favorable road matchup with the Angels next weekend.

Peterson took a no-decision against the Mariners on Saturday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out eight.

After recently shifting to the bullpen, Peterson delivered six strong innings in his return to the rotation Saturday following Edward Cabrera's (finger) placement back on the injured list. Peterson, who had been in line for the win before Jacob Webb blew the save, fanned a season-high eight in his third quality start of the season, all of which have come with the Cubs. Peterson will bring a solid 3.93 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 40:19 K:BB over 50.1 innings for the Cubs into his next scheduled outing against the division-rival Reds.

Mize was removed from Saturday's game against the Twins in the third inning due to a right ankle sprain.

The velocity on Mize's pitches steadily decreased as Saturday's game went on, prompting his removal during the third. His next start is lined up for next weekend on the road against the Rays, but whether he's cleared to pitch will be determined by additional tests and how his ankle responds to treatment over the next few days. Mize was acquired by the Padres from the Tigers at the Aug. 3 trade deadline.

Perez (7-9) picked up the win in Saturday's 4-2 victory over the Nationals, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out four.

The right-hander wasn't at his sharpest and needed 100 pitches (56 strikes) to get through the minimum five innings in order to qualify for a win, but Perez mostly avoided hard contact before handing things off to his bullpen. Over six starts since the All-Star break, Perez has put together a 2.25 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 33:15 K:BB in 36 innings, but he's issued multiple free passes in five straight outings. He'll look to tighten things up in his next start, which is set to come on the road next weekend in a rematch with Washington.

Irvin (2-8) took the loss Saturday, giving up four runs on six hits and two walks over six innings as the Nationals fell 4-2 to the Marlins. He struck out four.

Half the hits off Irvin went for extra bases, including solo homers by Heriberto Hernandez in the second inning and Jakob Marsee in the fourth. Keeping the ball in the yard has been an issue for the right-hander since he returned from the IL in late July -- Irvin's served up seven homers in 25.2 innings over five outings, leading to a 7.01 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 18:11 K:BB and an 0-4 record. He'll try to get on track in his next trip to the mound, which lines up to come at home next week against the Rockies.

Mize was removed from Saturday's game against the Twins in the third inning with an apparent lower-body injury, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

Mize saw his velocity steadily decline over the course of Saturday's start, throwing an 88.4-mph sinker in the third. He appeared to be favoring his left leg while leaving the game with a trainer, and the Padres should have an update on Mize once he undergoes further tests. He ends his outing having allowed four runs on four hits --including three home runs -- and one walk over 2.2 innings while failing to record a strikeout.

Henderson (8-2) picked up the win in Saturday's 4-1 victory over Atlanta, allowing one run on five hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out four.

The 24-year-old righty gave up a run in the first inning on a Michael Harris double, but Henderson shut the door from there, delivering his fifth quality start of the season on 100 pitches (62 strikes). Four of those quality starts have come in August, and on the month he's dialed up a dazzling 2.49 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 25:5 K:BB in 25.1 innings. Henderson will look to stay locked in during his next outing, which is scheduled to come at home next weekend against the Rangers.