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Brown did not factor into the decision in a win over the Royals on Thursday, allowing two unearned runs on two hits and two walks over 6.2 innings. He struck out four.

Brown was efficient, tossing 60 of 97 pitches for strikes and allowing just one man to reach second base through the first six innings. The right-hander then ran into some trouble in the seventh after a fielding error from Jeremy Pena. Brown was relieved by Bryan Abreu, who would let three runs come across for Kansas City. The outing marked Brown's third consecutive quality start and his fifth straight outing in which he's allowed two or fewer runs. He's issued exactly two walks in each of his last six starts but hasn't paid for it, posting a 2.21 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 37:12 K:BB in 36.2 innings over that stretch.

Singer did not factor into the decision in a loss to the Astros on Thursday, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk over six innings while striking out six.

Singer got off to a strong start, allowing just one hit over the first four innings while striking out five of the first 13 batters he faced. The Astros would finally get to him for two runs in the fifth, however, after the right-hander surrendered an infield single to Jeremy Pena with one out, followed by back-to-back doubles from Jon Singleton and Jason Heyward. Singer wouldn't get the win, but he was able to log his second quality start this month while posting at least six strikeouts for the fourth time in his last five outings. He'll look for better results in September after finishing the month of August with a 1-3 record and a 5.53 ERA.

Crawford (8-12) took the loss against the Blue Jays on Thursday, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks over 6.2 innings while striking out three.

The right-hander got knocked around a bit in the third inning when he allowed a leadoff double to Brian Serven to open the frame, followed by an RBI double off the bat of Vladimir Guerrero. Crawford would allow just one more run on the night, which came on a two-bagger from Ernie Clement in the sixth, while inducing 12 whiffs overall in the contest. Crawford has been tagged with the loss in each of his last three starts and he's given up multiple runs in eight straight. He'll wrap up the month of August with a 6.32 ERA over 31.1 innings to go along with a 22:11 K:BB.

Bellozo didn't factor into Thursday's decision against the Rockies, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks over four innings. He struck out four.

After posting a 2.45 ERA in his first 33 big-league innings, Bellozo's now given up 11 earned runs and six homers in his last two outings (8.2 innings). The rookie right-hander now sports a 4.32 ERA with a 1.34 WHIP and 32:15 K:BB across eight starts (41.2 innings) with Miami this year. Bellozo will look to bounce back in his next outing, currently scheduled for early next week at home versus the Nationals.

Morton allowed three runs on five hits and four walks while striking out seven over 5.2 innings in a no-decision versus Philadelphia on Thursday.

Morton successfully worked around traffic in each of the first five innings, but he got tagged for a three-run home run by Brandon Marsh in the sixth. Morton threw 62 of 105 pitches for strikes, but Atlanta couldn't hold the lead after he exited the game. He's allowed three runs or fewer in six of his eight starts since the All-Star break, though the two exceptions saw him give up seven (five earned) and eight runs in his only two losses in that span. Overall, Morton has a 4.26 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 140:52 K:BB through 137.1 innings across 25 starts this season. The 40-year-old is projected to make his next start at home versus Colorado.

Sanchez allowed four runs (two earned) on seven hits and a walk while striking out eight over 5.2 innings in a no-decision versus Atlanta on Thursday.

Sanchez had recorded a decision in 12 straight starts, going 6-6 with a 3.91 ERA over 76 innings in that span. He gave up three of the four runs on his line Thursday on a pair of home runs by Matt Olson, but Philadelphia was able to come from behind for the win. Sanchez hadn't given up multiple homers in any of his first 25 starts this season, though he's now yielded seven long balls over 10 starts since the beginning of July. He's pitched to a 3.49 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 124:36 K:BB through 152 innings over 26 starts this season. His next outing is projected to be at Toronto.

Nelson didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Mets, allowing two runs on eight hits over 6.1 innings. He struck out four.

The only damage against Nelson came on a pair of solo home runs, a Pete Alonso blast in the second inning and a Francisco Lindor shot to lead off the sixth. It's the fourth straight quality start for Nelson, who's pitched to a 2.76 ERA in his last 11 outings (68.1 innings) to solidify his spot in Arizona's rotation. Overall, the 26-year-old right-hander is 9-6 with a 4.22 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 112:30 K:BB across 136.1 innings this season. Nelson currently lines up to face the Giants on the road in his next start.

Peterson didn't factor into the decision Thursday against Arizona, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out four.

Peterson has now gone seven innings in three straight starts while delivering quality starts in five of his last six outings -- he's pitched to an impressive 1.86 ERA in that span (38.2 innings). Overall, the left-hander is 8-1 with a 2.83 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 70:39 K:BB across 92.1 innings this season. Peterson will look to keep rolling in his next start, currently scheduled for next week at home versus the Red Sox.

Eflin (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Thursday and could be in line to start Sunday at Colorado, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Eflin has passed most milestones to return, with Thursday's session being among the final steps. The Orioles expected Eflin's stint on the injured list to last the minimum period, and it appears he is on pace to meet that timeline.

Boyle retired one batter and was charged with three earned runs on no hits and three walks during his relief appearance in Thursday's 10-9 loss to the Reds. He also hit a batter with a pitch.

Boyle's latest stint in the Oakland rotation lasted all of two turns, with the Athletics opting to move him to the bullpen after he struck out eight but gave up five earned runs on five hits and four walks in five innings his last time out Saturday versus Milwaukee. J.T. Ginn shifted from the bullpen to make his first MLB start Thursday, and he gave up four runs over five innings prior to being lifted from the contest. Boyle then entered in the bottom of the sixth and was credited with a hold after departing with a 6-5 lead, even though he loaded the bases prior to exiting the game. Over the long haul, the Athletics are hoping that Boyle's poor control and lack of reliable secondary offerings will be lesser concerns in a relief role, but his first exposure to the bullpen wasn't promising.