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Chandler allowed four runs on four hits, two walks and a hit batsman while striking out six over four innings in a no-decision versus the Dodgers on Friday.

Chandler had won his last three starts, but he wasn't up to the challenge the Dodgers presented in this contest. The right-hander gave up a pair of runs in the first and third innings for his most runs allowed in a game in August. He has 4.38 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 114:66 K:BB across 125.1 innings over 25 games (24 starts) this year. Chandler's next outing is projected to be at San Diego.

Yamamoto allowed two runs on five hits, a walk and two hit batsmen while striking out nine over 6.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Pirates on Friday.

The Dodgers' bullpen couldn't hold the lead Yamamoto left them with, but it was still another quality start for the star right-hander. He's given up just six runs over 26 innings with 27:7 K:BB through four starts in August. For the season. Yamamoto has a 2.61 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 145:35 K:BB through 151.2 innings over 23 starts. He's projected to make his next start at Detroit.

Vasquez (9-6) earned the win Friday against Minnesota, allowing two runs on two hits and no walks over seven innings. He struck out three.

The right-hander worked in bulk relief his previous time out, but he started Friday's contest and completed seven frames for the second time this season. Vasquez hasn't been tagged with a loss since late June, and in nine appearances (five starts) during that span he's gone 3-0 with a 3.65 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 14:6 K:BB across 37 innings. Even when the 27-year-old is pitching well, the lack of strikeout potential and inconsistent role limit his fantasy upside.

Boyd allowed five runs (four earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out three over six innings in a no-decision versus the Mariners on Friday.

Boyd's troubles with the long ball continued -- he gave up one homer, a three-run blast to Cal Raleigh, as the Mariners rallied ahead in the second inning to answer the Cubs' hot start. That's now eight homers allowed in August for Boyd after he allowed just six long balls across his first 12 appearances of the year. The southpaw is at a 4.15 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 71:28 K:BB through 91 innings over 16 games this season. His next start is projected to come in Arizona.

Rodriguez (13-4) allowed four hits and two walks while striking out four over 5.2 shutout innings to earn the win over the Reds on Friday.

Rodriguez came up an out shy of a third straight quality start, but he has won three straight outings and five of his last six. This was the shortest of his six scoreless performances this season. Rodriguez is at a 2.61 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 110:49 K:BB through 155 innings over 26 starts. His next start is projected to be at home versus the Cubs.

Lodolo (3-3) allowed six runs on 10 hits and two walks while striking out two over 3.1 innings to take the loss versus the Diamondbacks on Friday.

In addition to the 12 baserunners allowed, the battery of Lodolo and Jose Trevino surrendered four stolen bases to add some fuel to Arizona's early offense. Over three starts since returning from a finger issue, Lodolo has given up 10 runs over 12.1 innings. He's had trouble getting into a rhythm at all this year, posting a 5.04 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 59:31 K:BB through 75 innings over 15 starts. Lodolo is projected to make his next start at San Francisco.

Gusto did not factor into Friday's decision against the Nationals, allowing five hits and one walk while striking out two across four scoreless innings.

Gusto allowed at least one baserunner in all four of the frames in which he pitched (including two in both the first and fourth innings), but he managed to keep the Nationals off the board. It was the first time this season that he kept his opponent scoreless while completing at least four frames, and he finished Friday's outing having tossed 62 pitches (48 strikes) while generating six whiffs. Gusto figures to stay in the Marlins' rotation until Max Meyer (neck) returns from the injured list, which may not be until early September. Gusto is lined up to face the Red Sox at home next week.

Webb (8-8) took the loss against the Red Sox on Friday, allowing five runs on six hits and three walks while striking out two across 2.2 innings.

Webb looked to have things under control through the first two innings of Friday's outing, but that all came crashing down in the third frame. He gave up a three-run home run to Willson Contreras before allowing the next five batters to reach base, with Boston tallying two additional runs on a bases-loaded walk and a hit-by pitch. Webb was pulled after the HBP, marking the first time this season that he failed to complete at least three innings in a start, and the five runs he yielded were his most in a game since July 8 against the Blue Jays. He'll look to bounce back in his next start, which is lined up for next week at home against the Diamondbacks.

Dobbins was removed from Friday's game against the Phillies with right forearm tightness, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Dobbins gave up three runs over four innings Friday and left the game with a trainer after throwing one pitch in the fifth inning. The Cardinals haven't provided any details regarding the severity of his injury, but more information could come after the game.

Misiorowski (13-5) picked up the win in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over Atlanta, scattering four hits and two walks over six scoreless innings. He struck out six.

The 24-year-old right-hander came out on top in a battle of NL Cy Young contenders with Chris Sale. Misiorowski didn't allow a runner to get past second base, and he delivered his fourth straight quality start and 16th of the season on 96 pitches (55 strikes). Over six outings since the All-Star break, he's racked up a 3-1 record with a 1.85 ERA, 0.76 WHIP and dominant 49:6 K:BB over 34 innings. Miz will look to keep rolling in his next trip to the mound, which is set to come at home next weekend against the Rangers.