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France allowed six runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out two over 3.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Cubs on Wednesday.

Seiya Suzuki homered twice and Christopher Morel also took France deep as the Cubs got all of their scoring done in the first four innings. The Astros would rally in the eighth and ninth to get France off the hook in the worst of his three major-league starts so far. The right-hander had allowed just one earned run over his first 11.2 innings. He now has a 4.11 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 10:4 K:BB through 15.1 innings. France is projected for a challenging road start in Milwaukee next week.

Battenfield (0-5) took the loss Wednesday versus the White Sox, allowing five runs on nine hits and a walk with two strikeouts over 4.1 innings.

Battenfield remains in search of his first major-league win, and he's not really even trending in the right direction. This was his second-shortest outing of the season, and it's the first time he's given up five earned runs, which included yielding three home runs. The 25-year-old right-hander is now at a 5.19 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 27:11 K:BB across 34.2 innings through seven appearances (six starts). Battenfield has done little to suggest he'll remain in the rotation once Aaron Civale (oblique), Triston McKenzie (shoulder) or Cody Morris (lat) are ready to return, though all of those pitchers are still over a week away. Battenfield is tentatively projected to get a rematch with the White Sox in Cleveland next week.

Clevinger (3-3) earned the win Wednesday over the Guardians. He allowed two runs on six hits and four walks while striking out five over six innings.

Clevinger won his first two starts of the year, then went six outings without a victory before snapping the skid Wednesday. This was his third quality start of the season, but the 10 baserunners he allowed matched a season high. He's had fairly mixed results so far with a 4.56 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 40:22 K:BB across 47.1 innings this season. Clevinger is projected to get another start against his former team next week in Cleveland.

Eovaldi allowed three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five over seven innings in a no-decision versus Atlanta on Wednesday.

The runs against Eovaldi came via the long ball -- Eddie Rosario hit a two-run blast in the second inning and Ronald Acuna added a solo shot in the sixth. Prior to Wednesday, Eovaldi had given up just one homer all season. The right-hander continues to pitch like an ace for the Rangers, as this was his sixth straight quality start. He has a 2.83 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 61:10 K:BB through 60.1 innings over nine starts. Eovaldi is projected for a road start in Pittsburgh next week.

Strider allowed four runs on six hits and three walks while striking out seven over five innings in a no-decision versus the Rangers on Wednesday.

The seven strikeouts were a season low, and this was also the first start in which Strider's allowed multiple home runs this season. Atlanta was able to rally over the eighth and ninth innings to get him off the hook for the loss. The 24-year-old is now at a 2.96 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 86:18 K:BB across 51.2 innings. He's been limited to five frames in three of his last four outings. Strider is projected for a tough home start next week against the Dodgers.

Darvish (2-3) took the loss Wednesday, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks over 5.1 innings against the Royals. He struck out six.

Darvish was in control through five innings, having allowed just one run. Darvish started the sixth by walking Bobby Witt, then gave up three extra-base hits before being pulled. The rough sixth inning pushed Darvish's ERA up to 3.56 and his WHIP to 1.13. The righty is tentatively scheduled to face the Nationals in his next start. On the bright side, Darvish struck out six or more for the fifth time this season.

Gray did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks over four innings against the Dodgers. He struck out four.

It certainly could've been worse for Gray, as he allowed just two runs despite allowing eight batters to reach safely. Still, he made it through only four innings, as he was forced to spend 84 pitches. It's only the second time this season Gray has allowed more than one run in a start. The 33-year-old right-hander is 4-0 with a league-leading 1.64 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 60:19 K:BB through nine starts this year.

Gomber did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing five runs on eight hits and two walks over 4.1 innings against the Reds. He struck out one.

Gomber had been pitching well prior to Wednesday's outing, logging three consecutive quality starts while pitching to a 2.28 ERA in his last four outings. Despite his poor showing against the Reds, Gomber was spared the loss as the Rockies overcame a 5-0 deficit to pick up a win. The 29-year-old lefty is 3-4 on the season with a 6.70 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 29:18 K:BB through 44.1 innings.

Ashcraft (2-2) took the loss Wednesday, allowing seven runs on 10 hits and a walk over five innings against the Rockies. He struck out three.

Ashcraft held the Rockies scoreless through four innings before imploding in the fifth, an inning in which he allowed five runs, followed by another two in the sixth. The 25-year-old Ashcraft has allowed 19 runs (18 earned) in his last three starts (12.1 innings) after he pitched to a 2.00 ERA over his first six outings. His ERA is now up to 4.84 with a 1.43 WHIP and 36:21 K:BB this season.

May (elbow) will receive a PRP injection in an effort to avoid surgery, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

If all goes according to plan, this puts May in line to return within 4-to-6 weeks. A move to the 15-day injured list is inevitable, and his absence opens up the door for Gavin Stone to potentially rejoin the Dodgers' rotation from Triple-A Oklahoma City.