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Athletics left-handed pitcher Sean Nolin made his first rehab appearance in Triple-A. He pitched a scoreless inning on Tuesday, allowing a walk in the process. Nolin, who was acquired from the Blue Jays in the Josh Donaldson trade, is recovering from sports hernia surgery. There have not been any updates on when Nolin would throw next.

While Astros pitcher Collin McHugh gave his team more than seven solid innings of work Thursday, he received a no-decision during the 3-2 win over the Angels.

McHugh surrendered two runs on five hits over 7 1/3 innings. He struck out seven batters and walked one. His biggest mistake was a solo home run given up to Mike Trout in the first inning.

He lowered his ERA from 3.41 to 3.23. McHugh (4-0) has pitched at least seven innings in three of his last four starts.

His next expected start is scheduled for Wednesday against the Giants.

Angels pitcher Hector Santiago did not allow a run and only gave up one hit during Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Astros.

Santiago was pulled after 6 1/3 innings of work. Santiago's biggest miscues were two balks he surrendered. By balking twice, Santiago became the fourth pitcher since 1914 to pitch at least five innings and have more balks (2) than hits allowed (1), according to the Orange County Register.

Santiago struck out five batters and walked four during Thursday's start. He was able to lower his ERA to 2.57, but he received a no-decision for his effort. Santiago has now allowed one earned run or less in four of his six starts this season.

His next expected start is scheduled for Wednesday against the Rockies. 

Rangers pitcher Nick Martinez allowed three runs and earned a no-decision in his team's 5-4 win over the Rays. 

Martinez went 4 2/3 innings and struck out two batters. Martinez ran into some trouble in the fifth inning, however, when he allowed three runs. He was relieved by Alex Claudio , who picked up the win.

Martinez gave up six hits and one walk. He now holds a 1.47 ERA for the season. 

His next start is projected for May 12 against the Royals. 

Athletics starter Drew Pomeranz struggled against the Twins in Thursday's 6-5 loss. Pomeranz (1-1) lasted just 4 1/3 innings and surrendered six runs (four earned) on three hits. He struck out two and walked five. This was the fifth consecutive start in which the left-hander did not go at least six innings.

"Instead of just going after guys and throwing strikes, I pretty much beat myself out there," Pomeranz said, per MLB.com. "You give up three hits and six runs, that should never happen."

Through six starts, Pomeranz owns a 5.12 ERA with 27 strikeouts. He is scheduled to toe the rubber next on Tuesday against the Red Sox.

The Athletics promoted reliever Fernando Rodriguez from Triple-A Nashville on Thursday. To clear a roster spot, reliever Chad Smith was designated for assignment.

Rodriguez posted a 2.81 ERA in 10 outings (one start) for Sacramento. He had 18 strikeouts in 16 innings.

Smith struggled in two appearances with Oakland, allowing five runs on five hits and three walks in 1 1/3 innings.

White Sox reliever David Robertson picked up his fifth save of the season in Wednesday night's 7-6 win over the Tigers. 

Robertson gave up two hits in the ninth inning but managed to get out of the jam. He opened the inning by striking out J.D. Martinez. Robertson has yet to give up an earned run this season. 

Rays closer Brad Boxberger picked up his seventh save Wednesday, giving up one hit and one walk but holding the Red Sox scoreless while striking out one to finish off his team's 7-5 win.

Boxberger has labored through his last few appearances; after needing 26 pitches and 19 pitches in his last two outings, he took 20 pitches to get three outs Wednesday. However, he didn't allow a run in any of those three outings, and even delivered a 1-2-3 inning with three strikeouts in his previous game. Boxberger wasn't as good Wednesday, but he still managed to grab his seventh save. He owns a 1.59 ERA and 17:6 K:BB ratio in 11 1/3 innings.

Rays pitcher Alex Colome picked up a win Wednesday, giving up two earned runs on four hits in five innings while striking out four in his team's 5-3 victory over the Red Sox.

Colome (2-0) threw 60 pitches in his season debut last week and was able to make it through five innings with 79 pitches on his arm Wednesday before being removed. Both runs allowed came in the third inning, with the first being scored on a double and the second on a sacrifice fly.

Colome owns a 1.80 ERA and 10:0 K:BB ratio in 10 innings. He's scheduled to face the Yankees at home Monday.

Twins pitcher Trevor May reached 101 pitches for the first time this season, but it wasn't enough as he dropped his second decision of the season Tuesday night against the A's.

May (2-2) allowed a run-scoring single to Billy Butler in the opening frame, and another run-scoring single to Brett Lawrie in the sixth inning for his only damage of the night. He was charged with two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three over 5 2/3 innings of a tough-luck 2-1 defeat.

May has not allowed more than two earned runs over each of his last four starts. He will look to get back in the win column Sunday in Cleveland.