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Lively dropped to 4-7 on the season after allowing 13 runs on 13 hits and two walks over four innings in a 20-9 loss to the Cubs on Tuesday. He struck out two.

Lively was roughed up early, allowing five runs before recording an out. The onslaught continued from there, as he gave up multiple runs in each of his four innings. The 31-year-old had been pitching well prior to this start, allowing three earned runs or less in each of his previous six outings. However, allowing 13 earned runs in this game caused Lively's season-long ERA to jump from 3.76 to 5.51. Lively will look to bounce back in his next start, which is tentatively lined up for this weekend against the Nationals.

Steele (12-3) earned the win Tuesday, allowing five runs (four earned) on nine hits and striking out six without walking a batter over six innings in a 20-9 win over Cincinnati.

Steele was the beneficiary of an offensive explosion Tuesday, as the Cubs put up 20 runs on Cincinnati. The 28-year-old lefty wasn't particularly sharp in this one, but he threw 73 of 101 pitches for strikes and did enough to earn his 12th victory, tying him for the major-league lead. Prior to this start, Steele hadn't allowed more than three earned runs in an outing since May 26, going 5-1 with a 2.01 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 43:8 K:BB across 44.2 innings during that stretch. He is projected to make his next start at home versus Atlanta.

Waldichuk (2-7) allowed four runs on a hit, three walks and a hit batsman while striking out five over 3.2 innings to take the loss Tuesday versus the Dodgers.

Waldichuk got through the order once without trouble, but the Dodgers rallied in the fourth inning. He's failed to complete five innings in any appearance since May 19, whether working as a starter or a reliever. The southpaw is now at a 6.52 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and 89:54 K:BB through 88.1 innings over 25 appearances (14 starts). Waldichuk is tentatively projected for a difficult home outing versus the Rangers next week.

Lynn (7-9) allowed three runs on five hits and a walk while striking out seven over seven innings, earning the win Tuesday over the Athletics.

Lynn completed seven frames for the fourth time this year, earning himself a quality start in his Dodgers debut. He'd given up 20 runs (17 earned) over his last 16.2 innings with the White Sox prior to getting traded out west. Lynn is at a 6.32 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 151:46 K:BB through 126.2 innings over 22 starts this season. He's lined up for a road start in San Diego over the weekend.

Miller (7-4) allowed six runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out four over 5.2 innings to take the loss Tuesday versus the Red Sox.

Miller has given up six runs in each of his last two starts, and the long ball is the culprit. Over 11.1 innings in that span, he's surrendered six home runs, one shy of his total from his other 13 outings combined. The rookie right-hander saw his ERA inflate to 4.35 with a 1.04 WHIP and 75:17 K:BB through 80.2 innings over 15 starts overall. Miller is projected for a road start versus the Angels over the weekend.

Oviedo (5-11) earned the win Tuesday, allowing a run on six hits and two walks over seven innings against the Tigers. He struck out five.

Oviedo's now won back-to-back starts, allowing just two runs over 13 innings after going 0-8 with a 4.83 ERA in his previous 11 outings. The 25-year-old right-hander now sports a 4.42 ERA with a 1.34 WHIP and 111:51 K:BB across 22 starts (124.1 innings) this season. Oviedo's currently projected to face the Brewers this weekend in his next outing.

Bello (8-6) allowed four runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out seven over six innings to earn the win Tuesday over the Mariners.

Bello didn't have his best, but he received enough run support to pick up his first win in three outings. In that span, he's surrendered 13 runs over 16 innings, including five home runs. The right-hander has been better overall with a 3.79 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 89:28 K:BB through 102 innings over 18 starts this season. Bello could start on regular rest this weekend at home versus Toronto, though he could also be pushed back a day for a more favorable matchup versus the Royals if the Red Sox want to insert a bullpen day.

Eflin (12-6) earned the win Tuesday, allowing just three hits over six scoreless innings against the Yankees. He struck out five.

Eflin showed no ill effects Tuesday after departing his previous start with knee discomfort, firing six scoreless innings against New York to earn his 12th win, tying him for the major-league lead. It was certainly the type of effort the Rays needed from Eflin after he allowed five runs in two of his previous three starts. The 29-year-old right-hander now sports a 3.46 ERA with a 1.00 WHIP and 121:17 K:BB across 21 starts (122.1 innings) this season. Eflin's currently lined up to face the Cardinals at home in his next outing.

Rodon (1-4) took the loss Tuesday, allowing four runs on four hits and four walks over four innings against the Rays. He struck out five.

After Rodon surrendered a run in the second inning, Yandy Diaz led off the third with a solo homer before Randy Arozarena tacked on a two-run blast later in the frame. It's the third time through his first five outings that Rodon has allowed four or more runs. The 30-year-old southpaw's ERA is up to 6.29 with a 1.48 WHIP and 20:16 K:BB through his first 24.1 innings with the Yankees. Rodon will look to get on track in his next outing, currently scheduled for this weekend against Houston.

Gallen allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out six over six innings in a no-decision versus the Giants on Tuesday.

Gallen kept the Giants off the board until he gave up three runs in the sixth inning. Gallen has logged quality starts in three of his last five outings, allowing 15 runs over 31.1 innings in that span while going winless in four straight starts. He's at a 3.41 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 149:29 K:BB through 142.2 innings over 23 starts this season. The right-hander is lined up for a weekend road start in Minnesota.