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Peterson did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 4-3 loss to Atlanta, allowing two runs on five hits and four walks with eight strikeouts over 5.2 innings.

Peterson cruised through five innings before allowing four baserunners and two runs in the sixth. The southpaw piled up 20 whiffs on 98 pitches and has now delivered back-to-back solid outings after being tagged for six runs by Atlanta on Aug. 13. He'll take a 3.18 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 135:55 K:BB across 150 innings into a home matchup with the Marlins next weekend.

Betts went 3-for-4 with a walk and one run scored in Sunday's 8-2 win over the Padres.

Betts has logged multiple hits eight times over his last 17 games, and he's added a 7:4 BB:K in that span to help his turnaround at the plate. However, over six contests versus the Padres in that stretch, Betts went a modest 5-for-21 (.238), so it's mildly concerning that he's having trouble against the Dodgers' main competition for the NL West lead. Sunday's effort lifted Betts' slash line to .248/.318/.371 through 120 contests this season.

Elder did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Mets, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks with six strikeouts over six innings.

Elder surrendered a two-run homer in the second inning but bounced back with four scoreless frames to close out his outing. The 26-year-old has been inconsistent in August, logging three quality starts while giving up 13 runs across his other two appearances. He'll take a 6.12 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 96:45 K:BB over 117.2 innings into a road matchup with the Phillies next weekend.

Rushing went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 8-2 win over the Padres.

Rushing was 0-for-9 with four strikeouts over his previous four games. He broke the slump in the seventh inning, putting the Dodgers ahead for good when he took Jeremiah Estrada deep. Rushing is up to three homers, 19 RBI, 12 runs scored and three doubles while slashing .187/.246/.299 over 118 plate appearances. He continues to serve as the backup to Will Smith behind the plate.

Ohtani went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Sunday's 8-2 win over the Padres.

Ohtani provided some insurance with a homer in the ninth inning. After missing one game due to a bruised thigh, Ohtani had a quiet weekend series versus the Padres -- his homer Sunday was his lone hit over 11 at-bats across the last three games. He's still batting .342 (26-for-76) with seven homers and 11 RBI over 21 contests in August. For the season, he's at 45 homers, 84 RBI, 122 runs scored, 17 stolen bases and a .280/.389/.619 slash line in 128 contests.

Iglesias earned the save in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Mets, allowing one run on three hits in the ninth inning. He did not record a walk or strikeout.

Iglesias was tasked with protecting a two-run lead in the ninth and held on despite giving up three straight one-out singles. It marked the first time the veteran closer has allowed a run in his past 14 outings, and he's now converted 11 straight save chances dating back to July 28. On the year, he's 22-for-27 in save opportunities with a 3.95 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 58:10 K:BB across 54.2 innings.

Marchan went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and three RBI in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Nationals.

Marchan drove in all of the Phillies' runs, delivering a two-run double in the second inning before working a bases-loaded walk in the third. It marked a rare bright spot in what's been a tough season for the backup catcher, who's slashing .183/.280/.256 with one homer, nine RBI and six runs scored across 94 plate appearances.

Irvin (8-9) took the loss against the Phillies on Sunday, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks with two strikeouts over 2.1 innings.

Irvin struggled with his command, landing just 39 of 69 pitches for strikes and generating six whiffs while failing to escape the third inning in his shortest outing of the year. The rough night continued a miserable August for the 28-year-old, who's gone 0-4 with a 9.55 ERA over five starts. He now sports a 5.40 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 99:52 K:BB across 148.1 innings and will look to rebound in a home matchup with Tampa Bay next weekend.

Suarez (10-6) earned the win against the Nationals on Sunday, allowing three hits and no walks while striking out 11 over seven scoreless innings.

Sanchez was masterful, firing 63 of 90 pitches for strikes with 16 whiffs while racking up double-digit strikeouts for the second straight start. Despite a 4.45 ERA over five August outings, he's logged three quality starts with an impressive 32:2 K:BB in that span. On the year, the 29-year-old owns a 3.07 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 122:29 K:BB across 126 innings and lines up for a home matchup with Atlanta next weekend.

Kerkering earned the save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Nationals, allowing one run on one hit and no walks with one strikeout in the ninth inning.

With Jhoan Duran unavailable after pitching on back-to-back days, Kerkering was called on in the ninth and closed the door despite surrendering a solo homer. The 24-year-old now owns a 2.92 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 51:21 K:BB to go along with 19 holds and four saves across 49.1 innings this season.