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Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw had a hard time keeping the ball in the park in Wednesday's series finale against the Padres. He allowed five runs (three earned) on seven hits -- including three homers -- over 5 1/3 innings in a 7-2 loss.

It was the worst outing of his career against the division foe.

The left-hander made it through the first three frames scoreless and became the fastest player in franchise history to reach 1,000 career strikeouts when he whiffed Yonder Alonso in the second. But he got tagged with a three-spot in the fourth before surrendering a solo home run to Chris Denorfia in the fifth. Kershaw was pulled after giving up back-to-back hits in the sixth, including a solo bomb to Kyle Blanks.

Kershaw, who threw 109 pitches, struck out five and walked four while taking his second loss.

His next start is scheduled for Tuesday against the Mets. In his lone start against New York last season, Kershaw allowed three runs (one earned) over seven innings in a win.

Marlins starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco fell to 0-2 after surrendering four earned runs on seven hits and no walks in six innings of work Wednesday against the Nationals. Nolasco struck out five batters while throwing 109 pitches, his highest work load of the season.

The four runs were the most Nolasco has given up in a start this season. He'll try to rebound on the road against the Twins Monday.

Diamondbacks pitcher Wade Miley got off to a solid start in Wednesday's outing against the Yankees but ran into some trouble late. He allowed three runs on four hits over 6 2/3 innings of work.

The left-hander made it through the first six frames scoreless before losing his control in the seventh. In that inning, he put two men on before walking the bases loaded with two outs. Miley then issued another walk to force home a run and was pulled after throwing 98 pitches, 59 for strikes.

The bullpen allowed two inherited runners to score, tying the game at 3-3.

Miley (2-0) walked three and struck out three in the no-decision.

His next start is scheduled for Monday against the Giants. Miley went 1-2 with a 3.60 ERA in three appearances (two starts) against San Francisco last season.

With Wednesday's game against the Mets being postponed due to snow, the Rockies will push starter Jon Garland to Thursday's series finale.

That means Jhoulys Chacin will now start Friday's series opener against the Diamondbacks. Jorge De La Rosa and Juan Nicasio will follow on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

It's not clear what kind of pitcher Fantasy owners have in Patrick Corbin this year. The Diamondbacks' lefty has been throwing harder than he did last year, dialing his fastball up to 92 mph on average -- a tick above last season's mark -- but he's not been the control artist that we have come to know.

With not many quality two-start pitchers available on waivers for Fantasy Week 4 (April 22-28), Corbin is worth a one-week trial. Even if he is wild, he will face a Giants lineup that is not known for its patience, as well as the Rockies, but away from Coors Field. With a 45 percent ownership rate on CBSSports.com, Corbin should be available in a wide swath of mixed leagues.

Cardinals prospect Carlos Martinez reported to Double-A Springfield on Monday and will make his season debut Thursday, according to MLB.com.

The 21-year-old was working out at extended spring training after experiencing visa issues during the spring.

Rockies starter Juan Nicasio had a hard time keeping the ball in the park but escaped with the win during the first game of a day-night doubleheader against the Mets.

Nicasio (2-0), who made his third start, allowed a two-run home run to David Wright in the first and a solo shot to Wright in the fifth. The right-hander was charged with four runs and six hits in five innings of an 8-4 victory. He also struck out five and walked two in 97 pitches, 60 for strikes.

Nicasio will face the Diamondbacks Saturday at home. He had an 8.59 ERA and a 2.31 WHIP in two starts last season against Arizona.

Nationals starting pitcher prospect Sammy Solis, who continues to recover from having Tommy John surgery last season, is on track to return to minor-league action in mid-May, according to MASNsports.com. Solis, a 2010 second-round pick, is considered the Nationals' 13th-best prospect by MLB.com.

Cardinals pitcher Lance Lynn picked up his second win on Monday night against the Pirates. He allowed four runs on seven hits over five innings of work in a 10-6 victory.

The right-hander gave up a run in the first before running into trouble in the third. In that frame, he surrendered an RBI double to Andrew McCutchen before Neil Walker hit a two-run homer.

Lynn (2-0) was done after throwing 99 pitches, 65 for strikes, and struck out four while walking three.

His next start is scheduled for Saturday against the Phillies. In one start against Philadelphia last season, Lynn allowed four runs over five innings in a no-decision.

With Monday's contest against the Mets being postponed due to snow, the Rockies announced Juan Nicasio will start Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader, the Denver Post reports.

Jeff Francis, who was scheduled to start Tuesday, will pitch in the nightcap.