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Hendriks (8-3) struck out one over a perfect 10th inning to earn the win over the Rays in 11 innings on Friday.

Hendriks was prepping for a save opportunity before Tampa Bay plated three in the bottom of the eighth inning, changing manager Tony La Russa's deployment of relievers. After Chicago tied the game in the top of the ninth, Garrett Crochet got the game into extra frames where Hendriks and Ryan Tepera took over. For Hendriks, it was a third straight scoreless and hitless outing following a two-game hiccup against the Yankees last week.

Hentges didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 9-1 win over the Angels, allowing one run on three hits and a walk over four innings. He struck out two.

Cleveland's offense staked Hentges to a 5-0 lead through two innings, but the southpaw didn't have a long enough leash to qualify for a win as he got the hook after 61 pitches (41 strikes). It was still his longest outing since July 7, and he's been effective enough in his latest stint with the big club to retain a rotation spot, posting a 4.50 ERA and 7:3 K:BB through 10 innings over five appearances in August.

Barria (2-2) took the loss Friday, coughing up five runs on six hits over only two innings in a 9-1 loss to Cleveland. He struck out three without walking a batter.

After reeling off three straight quality starts once being added to the rotation in late July, Barria has fallen apart and managed only five total innings in his last two outings. The stumbles have inflated his ERA back up to 5.87, but the 25-year-old's rotation spot could still be fairly secure until an injured alternative like Alex Cobb (wrist) or Patrick Sandoval (back) is ready to return.

Hernandez (0-1) took the loss Friday as the Marlins were downed 5-3 by the Reds, giving up five runs (four earned) on five hits and two walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out six.

The right-hander settled down after allowing two runs in the first inning, but Hernandez ran out of steam in the fifth and served up homers to Tyler Naquin and Joey Votto before getting the hook. He pounded the zone all night, with 54 of his 68 pitches going for strikes, but that also left him vulnerable to hard contact as only one of the five hits off him was a single. Hernandez has a 4.50 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 10:3 K:BB through 10 innings in his two starts since coming off the injured list.

Gilbert completed five innings against Colorado on Friday, allowing four runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out two. He did not factor in the decision.

The southpaw's bid for a second straight no-hitter fizzled quickly Friday when Brendan Rodgers singled with one out in the bottom of the first inning. Gilbert got out of that frame unscored upon but gave up four runs between the second and fourth innings and departed after the fifth having thrown 85 pitches. The rookie induced only six swinging strikes and punched out just two batters, making for an unfriendly fantasy outing. Gilbert's next turn in the rotation is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday at Pittsburgh.

Kelly (undisclosed) walked two batters and notched one strikeout over one-third of an inning in a rehab appearance with Low-A Rancho Cucamonga on Friday.

Pitching for the first time since going on the IL without an injury designation Aug. 10, Kelly hurled 16 pitches before departing with a pair of runners on base. Manager Dave Roberts previously indicated that the right-handed reliever could be activated as soon as Sunday, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, though it's possible the Dodgers could elect for Kelly to make another rehab appearance given his rust Friday.

Richards (5-2) took the loss Friday versus Detroit. He allowed three runs (two earned) on a hit and a walk with two strikeouts in two-thirds of an inning.

Richards got the ball for the top of the 10th inning, but he allowed the go-ahead run to score before Adam Cimber allowed two inherited runners to cross the dish. The 28-year-old Richards has allowed five runs (four earned) in two innings across his last three appearances, enduring a bit of a rough patch. For the year, he owns a 3.75 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 64:18 K:BB through 48 innings for three teams.

Akin (0-8) allowed three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three in five innings to take the loss against Atlanta on Friday.

Although Akin tossed 3.1 scoreless innings across his first two relief appearances in August, he's struggled in three starts since he rejoined the rotation. The southpaw has given up at least three runs in each of those starts, and he's been charged with losses in each. Since the All-Star break, Akin has posted an 8.84 ERA and 2.13 WHIP in 18.1 innings across six appearances (four starts). He tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Angels on Thursday.

Soto (5-3) issued two walks and struck out one in two scoreless innings to earn the win over Toronto on Friday.

Soto kept the game tied at 1-1 in the ninth inning and silenced Toronto in the 10th to collect the win after Detroit pulled ahead. The southpaw needed a strong bounce-back outing after yielding six runs (five earned) in two-thirds of an inning against the Angels on Tuesday. Soto has seen a significant share of the closing duties in Detroit -- he has 15 saves and seven holds while posting a 3.53 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 64:32 K:BB through 51 innings this year.

Alexander allowed one run on four hits and two walks with six strikeouts in seven innings during a no-decision versus Toronto on Friday.

The only run on Alexander's line came via a solo home run by Vladimir Guerrero in the fourth inning. Other than that, the southpaw was excellent in his longest outing of the season and first quality start. The strong showing dropped his ERA to 4.25 with a 1.26 WHIP and 59:16 K:BB across 72 innings. The 27-year-old lines up for a rematch at home versus Toronto next weekend, potentially on longer rest since Detroit has two off days next week.