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Blackburn (7-6) allowed four earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out three across five innings to earn the win Thursday against the Angels.

Blackburn allowed a home run in each of the first four innings, yet he still managed to earn his seventh win of the season. He has had a significant problem with the long ball across his last eight starts, serving up 12 homers in only 39.2 innings. Unsurprisingly, he has an 8.04 ERA in that span. Overall, Blackburn has a 4.28 ERA with an 89:30 K:BB across 111.1 frames on the season.

Stroman allowed three runs on five hits across 6.2 innings and did not factor into the decision in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Cardinals. He struck out six and did not walk a batter.

Stroman pitched well outside of the two home runs he allowed, continuing his solid run since returning from the injured list in early July. Over his past five starts, the righty has logged 27 innings while allowing just five earned runs. Stroman had a slow start to the season before missing a month with right shoulder inflammation, but he's now been able to whittle his ERA down to an even 4.00. He'll look to keep it up in his next scheduled start Tuesday against a Nationals squad that is now without sluggers Juan Soto and Josh Bell.

Bubic didn't factor into the decision during Thursday's 7-3 victory over Boston, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk with six strikeout in six innings.

Bubic was down 2-0 three batters into the game but rebounded to permit only two baserunners the rest of the way -- retiring nine straight at one point. The 24-year-old fired 62 of 89 pitches for strikes, with 10 of the swinging variety, and has now submitted quality starts in each of his last four turns, pitching to a 2.42 ERA across 26 innings during the stretch against strong AL East competition in the Yankees, Blue Jays and Rays. The impressive performance of late has lowered Bubic's ERA from 6.63 to 5.27, while a 4.69 xFIP suggests more starts like Thursday's could be in store. He's currently scheduled to take the mound again midweek against the White Sox.

Gray allowed a hit and five walks while striking out five in five scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Blue Jays on Thursday.

Gray was a bit generous with the free passes -- he's walked three or more batters only three times in 16 starts this year. The Blue Jays weren't able to capitalize against the right-hander, but he was denied a chance at the win after reliever Emilio Pagan was tagged for three runs in the sixth inning. Gray has allowed just two runs across 16 innings in three starts since the All-Star break. For the season, he owns a 3.19 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 74:24 K:BB across 79 frames. He'll need to show better control in his next start, which is tentatively projected to be a road start versus the Dodgers next week.

Manoah (12-5) allowed two runs on two hits, four walks and a hit batter while striking out five across six innings to earn the win Thursday over the Twins.

Manoah matched his season high with the four walks, but he was able to keep the ball in the yard for just the second time in his last eight starts. The Blue Jays' offense made sure he left with a lead by rallying for three runs in the sixth inning. The 24-year-old right-hander has quality starts in four of his last five outings, and he owns a sharp 2.45 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 119:30 K:BB across 132 innings in 21 starts overall. Manoah is on track for a road start in Baltimore next week.

Quintana registered a no-decision during Thursday's 7-2 victory over the Cubs in Game 2 of a doubleheader, allowing one run on one hit and two walks with seven strikeouts in six innings.

Quintana surrendered a first inning sol shot to Patrick Wisdom but countered by immediately retiring 11 straight Cubs. The 33-year-old was in line for the victory when he departed but the bullpen let in a run before St. Louis added five runs in the later innings. Over his last three turns, Quintana has surrendered only a single run across 18.2 innings, while Thursday's seven strikeouts match a season best. He carries a 3.39 ERA and 1.23 WHIP into his next start, slated for midweek in Colorado.

Springs (4-3) allowed two unearned runs on four hits and struck out six over six innings to earn the win Thursday over the Tigers.

Springs had to work around a pair of errors from Yandy Diaz in the third inning, which ultimately allowed two runs to score. Other than that, Springs was sharp in his longest start since June 24. The southpaw threw 60 of 85 pitches for strikes. For the season, he has a 2.50 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 83:16 K:BB across 22 outings (14 starts), though he's allowed 10 runs (seven earned) through 19.1 innings in his last four appearances. Springs is tentatively lined up for a tough road start in Milwaukee next week.

Verlander (15-3) allowed two hits and one walk while striking out five over six shutout innings to earn the win Thursday over the Guardians.

No Cleveland runners got past first base on Verlander's watch. The 39-year-old has now gone seven straight starts allowing one or fewer earned runs, winning all of them. He has a 1.73 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 127:23 K:BB through 130 innings in 20 starts this year. Verlander will look to keep this impressive stretch going in a home start versus the Rangers next week.

Wright (13-5) allowed six runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out four in six innings, taking the loss Thursday versus the Mets.

Wright was tagged for a career-high four home runs in the start, which accounted for five of the six runs he surrendered. The six earned runs tied a season high, which resulted in him taking his first loss since June 18 versus the Cubs. Wright now has a 3.22 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 124:38 K:BB through 128.2 innings. The right-hander's next start is projected to be a road game in Boston next week.

Gaddis will be promoted from Triple-A Columbus to start Friday's game against the Astros, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Gaddis has posted a 4.07 ERA with a 114:31 K:BB across 86.1 total innings between Double-A Akron and Columbus this season. He doesn't have much prospect pedigree but has consistently missed bats at every level of the minors. Gaddis will draw a tough matchup in his big-league debut, but he could have the chance to stick in the rotation until Aaron Civale (wrist) is ready to return.