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May registered a no-decision during Friday's 5-4 loss to San Diego, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and three walks with three strikeouts in five innings.

The bulk of the damage against May came on a Trent Grisham three-run home run in the second inning, though he also surrendered multiple baserunners in the third and fifth. The 25-year-old struggled with his control for a second-straight start, issuing three walks while tossing only 47 of 82 pitches for strikes. After two excellent starts against Miami coming off the IL, May has struggled against San Diego in his two most recent turns and sports a 4.29 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 21 strikeouts across 21 innings. He's slated to toe the rubber again midweek in Arizona.

Clevinger didn't factor into the decision during Friday's 5-4 win against the Dodgers, allowing four runs on five hits and one walk with four strikeouts in five innings.

Clevinger permitted the bulk of the damage in the third inning, allowing two runs on four baserunners while also serving up solo shots in the first and fourth. The 31-year-old tossed 60 of 90 pitches for strikes with 13 of the swinging variety, though he failed to surpass four strikeouts for the seventh straight start. During the stretch, Clevinger has surrendered 22 runs in 33.1 innings while posting 2-3 record. He carries a 4.13 ERA and 1.19 WHIP into his next start, projected to come midweek in Seattle.

Ray (12-9) took the loss during Friday's 6-4 defeat to Atlanta, allowing four runs on eight hits with six strikeouts in five innings.

Ray fell behind 2-0 two batters into the game thanks to a Dansby Swanson home run and surrendered additional runs in the fourth and fifth to fall in line for the loss. The 30-year-old induced a healthy 13 swinging strikes on 95 pitches in recording six strikeouts, though he's failed to surpass that total in consecutive outings after doing so in all five of his August starts. The subpar start upped Ray's ERA and WHIP to 3.56 and 1.15, respectively. He's scheduled to pitch again next weekend versus the Angels.

Morton (8-5) earned the win during Friday's 6-4 victory over Seattle, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks with five strikeouts in 6.1 innings.

Both offenses went back and forth but Atlanta eventually prevailed to give Morton his third straight winning decision. Carlos Santana was responsible for the bulk of the damage against the 38-year-old with a pair of long balls, and all four runs on Morton's ledger were the result of three home runs. During the win streak, he's permitted 11 runs across 29.2 innings while recording 39 strikeouts. Morton is scheduled to take the mound again midweek in San Francisco.

Giolito didn't factor into the decision during Friday's 5-3 win against Oakland, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks with six strikeouts in six innings.

Giolito surrendered one run on three baserunners in the first inning and two more on three hits in the fifth to fall in line for the loss until Chicago rallied with five runs in the ninth inning. Aside from the first and fifth, the 28-year-old faced the minimum and recorded an impressive 19 swinging strikes on 96 pitches. The quality start was Giolito's second in 10 turns, and he still possesses a high 5.18 ERA and 1.49 WHIP across 139 innings and 26 starts. He lines up to start again in Cleveland midweek.

Smyly (6-8) allowed one unearned run on one hit and two walks over seven innings Friday, striking out eight and earning a win over San Francisco.

Smyly fired seven shutout frames before he was charged with an unearned run in the eighth. He's given up two or fewer runs in eight of his last 10 starts, but the veteran lefty has only a 4-3 record during that span despite registering a 2.85 ERA. On the year, Smyly is sporting a 3.57 ERA with an 84:25 K:BB through 98.1 innings. He's expected to face the Rockies at home next week.

Rodon (12-8) allowed two runs on three hits and a walk over 5.1 innings Friday, striking out 11 and taking a loss against the Cubs.

Aside from Yan Gomes' two-run shot in the second inning, Rodon turned in a dominant performance in the tough-luck loss. The 29-year-old southpaw has recorded double-digit strikeouts in four of his last five starts, improving his K:BB to 212:48 through 162.2 frames. Rodon has given up two or fewer runs in seven of his last eight outings and he's now sporting a 2.93 ERA on the year. He's expected to face Atlanta at home next week.

Bello (1-5) allowed three runs on three hits and four walks over 5.1 innings Friday, striking out seven and taking a loss against the Orioles.

Bello looked terrific through five shutout frames before running into trouble in the sixth. He loaded the bases and was charged with all three runs after being removed from the game. His seven punchouts tied a career best set Aug. 24 against Toronto. The right-handed rookie slightly lowered his ERA to 5.79 with a 36:20 K:BB through 37.1 innings. Bello is projected to face the Yankees at home next week.

Mikolas (11-11) yielded four runs on eight hits and two walks over five innings Friday, striking out eight and taking a loss against the Pirates.

Through the first four innings, the only damage against Mikolas was Ben Gamel's solo shot in the second frame. The veteran righty then gave up three runs in the fifth, including Oneil Cruz's two-run triple. Since coughing up 10 runs in Colorado on Aug. 9, Mikolas is 3-2 with a 3.15 ERA over his last six outings. On the year, he's sporting a 3.42 ERA with a 135:33 K:BB through 29 starts. Mikolas is lined up to face the Reds at home next week.

Contreras (5-4) allowed one run on four hits and two walks over 5.1 innings Friday, striking out one and earning a win over the Cardinals.

Contreras cruised through five shutout frames before being charged with a run in the sixth. Despite the solid outing, he forced just six swinging strikes, his fewest since June 15 against St. Louis. In five starts since rejoining the MLB roster in August, the 22-year-old is sporting a 2.45 ERA with a 21:13 K:BB. Contreras has lowered his season ERA to 3.29 across 79.1 frames. He's projected to start in Cincinnati next week.