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Musgrove (5-2) allowed two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out one over six innings to earn the win Sunday over the Rays.

Musgrove turned in his fourth quality start of the year on an efficient 85 pitches (61 strikes) while keeping the Rays' challenging offense in check. The right-hander has given up just eight runs (seven earned) over his last 29.1 innings, trimming his ERA from 6.75 on May 20 to 4.22 now. He's added a 1.31 WHIP and 48:15 K:BB through 53.1 innings across 10 starts. Musgrove is still managing elbow bursitis, but it doesn't appear to be negatively impacting his play of late. He's lined up to make his next start at home versus the Nationals.

Wheeler (6-4) earned the win Sunday over the Athletics, allowing six hits and two walks while striking out four over six scoreless innings.

Wheeler's been very strong over his last three starts, allowing just two runs (one earned) on 11 hits and four walks with 19 strikeouts in 19.1 innings in that span. This was his second win in a row, though Sunday's outing was also the first time since April 23 that he's walked multiple batters. The veteran right-hander is at a 3.48 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 98:20 K:BB through 88 innings across 15 starts this season. Wheeler is lined up to make his next start at home versus his old team, the Mets.

Carrasco did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing six runs (five earned) on five hits and three walks over three innings in a 8-7 loss to St. Louis. He struck out four.

Carrasco posted season-worst marks in innings completed and runs allowed during a disappointing outing. After a rough first start, the right-hander had been solid since coming off the injured list in mid-May, posting a 3.22 ERA and 1.39 WHIP over his past four starts, but he struggled again Sunday. It was the fourth time Carrasco has allowed at least five runs this season, and his ERA currently sits at 6.34. Regardless, Carrasco's spot in the rotation is secure for the time being, and his next start is lined up for a matchup in Philadelphia.

Liberatore did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing five runs on four hits and two walks over four innings against the Mets. He struck out two.

Liberatore allowed a season-high five earned runs, but he escaped with a no-decision thanks to the Cardinals' offensive explosion. It was a disappointing outing for the left-hander, who was coming off his first quality start of the year, and his ERA has ballooned to 6.12 through six appearances (five starts). The 23-year-old won the fifth-starter gig to start June while Steven Matz shifted to the bullpen, but Liberatore's spot in the rotation isn't guaranteed, especially if he continues to struggle.

Rea is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks at American Family Field.

Rea looked like a candidate to move out of the rotation during the upcoming week after both Eric Lauer and Wade Miley were reinstated from the injured list, but Lauer ended up getting optioned to Triple-A Nashville, while Adrian Houser was sent to the bullpen to clear up a starting spot for Miley. As a result, Rea appears set to stick around as Milwaukee's No. 5 starter, though he probably doesn't have a long leash. He's pitched to a 4.71 ERA and 1.26 WHIP over 57.1 innings in the big leagues this season, and most of his underlying ratios (4.43 SIERA, 12.4 K-BB%, 27.5 CSW%) point to him being an average-to-below-average performer.

Schmidt did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks over 4.2 innings against Boston. He struck out three.

Schmidt was solid through his first four innings, working around traffic to hold Boston off the board. However, he'd surrender two runs in the fifth before the Yankees turned to the bullpen. Still, the 27-year-old Schmidt has looked better after a rough start to the year. He's pitched to a 2.56 ERA with 25:8 K:BB across his last six outings (31.2 innings). Overall, Schmidt's 2-6 with a 4.65 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 73:22 K:BB through 15 starts (71.2 innings) this season.

Taillon (2-5) was charged with the loss Sunday against the Orioles after he allowed four runs on eight hits and two walks across 5.1 innings. He struck out one.

The veteran right-hander kept Baltimore off the board through three innings, but he surrendered two runs in both of the fourth and sixth frames. Taillon has covered at least 5.1 frames in each of his past four starts, but he has a 4.84 ERA and has given up five homers during that stretch. He has a 6.71 ERA for the season and tentatively lines up to pitch against the Cardinals next weekend.

Corbin (4-8) took the loss Sunday, allowing four runs on 11 hits and two walks over six innings against the Marlins. He struck out three.

It's the third straight loss for Corbin, though he's pitched at least six innings in eight of his last 10 starts. The 33-year-old left-hander has a 4.89 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 54:26 K:BB through 15 starts (84.2 innings) this season. Corbin currently lines up to face the Padres on the road in his next outing.

Bido is scheduled to start Monday's series opener versus the Cubs at PNC Park.

Bido will make a second straight turn through the rotation after he delivered serviceable numbers in his MLB debut last Wednesday against this same Cubs team at Wrigley Field. Though he was lifted after just four innings, Bido struck out six and gave up one earned run on four hits and three walks. Bido's numbers over a larger sample of 55.1 innings at Triple-A Indianapolis this season (4.55 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 56:26 K:BB) don't paint a rosy picture for his outlook with the big club moving forward, but so long as he could avoid any major blowups, he should have a lock on a rotation spot with the struggling Roansy Contreras unlikely to return to a starting role in the short term.

Luzardo (6-5) earned the win Sunday, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk over six innings in a 4-2 victory over the Nationals. He struck out five.

It was a strong bounce-back performance from Luzardo after he was tagged for five runs in his last outing, a loss to the Mariners. Lane Thomas was responsible for the only two runs against Luzardo with a two-run homer in the third inning. The 25-year-old Luzardo has had an up-and-down month -- he's now 2-2 with a 5.24 ERA through four starts in June. Overall, the left-hander sports a 4.09 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and 94:22 K:BB through 15 starts (83.2 innings) this season.