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J.T. Brubaker RP | SF
Pirates' JT Brubaker: Takes 11th loss
Brubaker (3-11) allowed six earned runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out eight across 6.2 innings to take the loss Tuesday against Atlanta.
Brubaker held Atlanta scoreless through four innings but allowed five of his six runs in the fifth frame. While he's shown flashes of effectiveness this season, Brubaker has struggled to work deep into games and been hit hard across his last five starts. In that span, he has allowed 18 earned runs across 27 innings while also failing to complete more than five frames on three occasions. On the campaign, he owns a 4.39 ERA and 1.43 WHIP across 24 starts.
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Justin Verlander SP | DET
Astros' Justin Verlander: Dominant in 16th win
Verlander (16-3) did not give up a hit, walk or run in six innings of work to earn the win in a 4-2 victory over the Twins on Tuesday. He struck out 10.
Verlander continued his Cy Young-caliber campaign with six innings of no-hit ball and ultimately retired 18 of the 19 batters he faced. What's more, the only hitter to reach base against him was Nick Gordon off a wild pitch on a third strike in the second inning. Verlander will look to move into sole possession of the major-league lead in wins in his next expected start at Texas.
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Zach Davies SP | WAS
Diamondbacks' Zach Davies: Solid in no-decision
Davies gave up one earned run on two hits and two walks while striking out one over 5.1 innings in a 7-3 win over the Royals on Tuesday. He did not factor into the decision.
Davies threw 45 of his 84 pitches for strikes and gave up only one run against the struggling Royals but was not able to pick up the win. Davies is winless in his last 12 starts and only has two victories on the season despite pitching 102.2 innings. The 29-year-old right-hander lowered his WHIP to a respectable 1.19 with the performance. He is tentatively expected to make his next start against the Phillies on Monday.
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Tony Gonsolin RP | KC
Dodgers' Tony Gonsolin: Plenty of help in win
Gonsolin (16-1) allowed a run on three hits and two walks while striking out three over five innings to earn the win Tuesday over the Brewers.
Gonsolin also threw two wild pitches in the start. With the Dodgers up 7-1 after five innings, manager Dave Roberts elected to take the right-hander out of the game after 77 pitches (45 strikes). Considering he's now at a career-high 128.1 innings, it makes sense that the team would be cautious with him in the midst of a breakout year. Gonsolin hasn't allowed multiple runs in any of his last four starts, trimming his ERA to 2.10 with a 0.86 WHIP and 116:35 K:BB through 23 outings overall. He's tentatively projected to make his next start in Miami.
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Corbin Burnes SP | ARI
Brewers' Corbin Burnes: Struggles in Hollywood
Burnes (9-6) took the loss Tuesday versus the Dodgers. He allowed seven runs on six hits, two walks and a hit batter while striking out three in 3.2 innings.
Burnes gave up at least one run in three of the four innings he appeared in during a nightmarish start against the National League's most dangerous offense. This matched his shortest outing of the year and the seven runs against were a season high. Burnes saw his ERA spike up to 2.84 with a 0.96 WHIP and 190:42 K:BB through 152.1 innings spanning 25 starts. He'll look to shake off this rough outing in his next start, tentatively set for a home date versus the Pirates next week.
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Aaron Civale RP | CHC
Guardians' Aaron Civale: Falls one out shy of win
Civale allowed a run on four hits, two walks and a hit batter while striking out four in 4.2 innings, taking a no-decision versus the Padres on Tuesday.
Civale wasn't very efficient Tuesday, throwing just 50 of 95 pitches for strikes. He was relieved by Nick Sandlin for the final out of the fifth inning, denying Civale a chance at his first win since May 20. The right-hander has allowed four runs across 14.2 innings through three starts since returning from a wrist injury. He has a 5.37 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 70:18 K:BB through 68.2 innings across 15 starts overall. Civale is projected for a road start in Seattle this weekend.
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Mike Clevinger RP | PIT
Padres' Mike Clevinger: Done in by long ball
Clevinger (4-5) allowed two runs on two hits and a walk while striking out four over six innings, taking the loss versus the Guardians on Tuesday.
Clevinger pitched well on the whole, but he allowed solo home runs to Oscar Gonzalez and Andres Gimenez. That was enough to tag the right-hander with the loss, though this was his first quality start in four outings. Clevinger has had some uneven efforts of late, but he still sports a solid 3.59 ERA with a 1.16 WHIP and 70:26 K:BB through 80.1 innings across 16 appearances (15 starts). He's tentatively lined up for a road start in San Francisco next week, which could be a two-start week for the 31-year-old.
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Robbie Ray SP | SD
Mariners' Robbie Ray: Cruises to 10th win
Ray (10-8) allowed a run on two hits and two walks while striking out seven in 6.2 innings to earn the win Tuesday over the Nationals.
Ray carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning, though that ended with Joey Meneses' leadoff solo home run. That was the only run against Ray in a dominant outing against a weak Nationals team. The southpaw has turned in four straight quality starts in August after a pair of ugly starts versus the Astros to close out July. For the season, he has a 3.75 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 173:53 K:BB through 148.2 innings across 25 starts. Ray is expected to make his next start this weekend versus the Guardians.
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Carlos Carrasco RP | ATL
Mets' Carlos Carrasco: Completes bullpen session
Carrasco (oblique) said he feels "much, much better" after throwing a bullpen session Tuesday, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.
Carrasco landed on the 15-day IL with a strained left oblique last week, but he didn't face a significant shutdown due to the injury. The veteran right-hander is scheduled for another bullpen session Friday, though the following step in his rehab program remains unclear. His initial recovery timeline was 3-to-4 weeks, and the quick return to mound work is a good sign he could be back in that timeframe.
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Pablo Lopez SP | MIN
Marlins' Pablo Lopez: Sharp in eighth win
Lopez (8-8) allowed four hits and two walks while striking out five over six scoreless innings to earn the win Tuesday versus the Athletics.
Lopez threw 60 of 90 pitches for strikes in an effective outing, which snapped his run of four starts without a win. It was his first quality start since July 26 and his ninth such effort of the season. The right-hander lowered his ERA to 3.66 with a 1.16 WHIP and 136:42 K:BB through 140 innings across 25 starts. Lopez is lined up for a home start against the Dodgers in his next appearance.