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King (2-0) allowed two hits over one scoreless inning to pick up the win over the Angels on Wednesday.

King entered in the seventh inning with the Rangers in a 3-1 hole and was the pitcher of record when his offense put up crooked numbers in the eighth and ninth innings. The left-hander turned in his fifth straight scoreless outing, lowering his ERA to 1.13. He's walked one and allowed 12 hits over eight innings but has managed to pitch out of danger by keeping balls on the ground (65.4 GB%)

Bukauskas (1-0) was the winning pitcher when the Diamondbacks beat the Reds on Wednesday in the completion of a game that was suspended Tuesday. He retired the lone batter he faced.

Bukauskas was the pitcher of record when the Diamondbacks plated two runs in the top of the eighth inning to take a 5-4 lead, at which point Tuesday's game was suspended. Kevin Ginkel and Stefan Crichton pitched scoreless eighth and ninth innings, respectively, to give Bukauskas the win in his MLB debut. He pitched well enough in spring training to earn a roster spot but was held back. However, with Joakim Soria (calf) nearing a return, Bukauskas could end up back at the alternate camp.

Thornton pitched two innings against Boston on Wednesday, allowing no runs on two hits without walking or striking out a batter. He did not factor in the decision.

Thornton made his first start of the campaign Wednesday, but he was limited to 25 pitches despite yielding only two hits. The right-hander started 29 games during his rookie season in 2019 before elbow issues held him to just three appearances last season. He could work his way back into a traditional starting role at some point, but for now his role seems to be confined to that of a long reliever and short-inning opener.

Soto pitched a clean seventh inning with two strikeouts to earn the save in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Pirates.

Soto took a tough loss in his last appearance, allowing an unearned walkoff run, but he made sure to leave nothing to chance in this one as he nailed down his second save. The lefty simply overpowered the Pirates on just 11 pitches, and he now has 11 strikeouts this season in 8.1 innings pitched. Soto has the best pure stuff of any Detroit reliever, which should make him the favorite for save opportunities moving forward.

Lamet (forearm) will undergo an MRI after leaving Wednesday's start against the Brewers, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

It's not a surprising development after the right-hander's season debut Wednesday was cut short due to forearm tightness. Lamet originally suffered an elbow strain back in September, but he never underwent surgery and instead opted for the recovery route during the offseason. He threw 29 pitches and had four strikeouts over two innings before being lifted from his season debut versus Milwaukee. The 28-year-old should be considered out indefinitely for the time being, while Ryan Weathers is likely to remain in the starting rotation for San Diego.

Doval allowed a run on a hit and a walk with two strikeouts in one inning during Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Phillies. He was charged with a blown save.

Doval gave up a game-tying solo shot to Bryce Harper in the seventh inning. The 23-year-old Doval has four strikeouts and two holds in three outings. He's allowed two hits, a walk and a run. The right-hander will likely see most of his work in the middle innings as he adjusts to the major-league level.

Peralta (2-1) allowed a run on two hits and a walk with one strikeout in one-third of an inning in Wednesday's loss to the Phillies.

Peralta entered the game in the ninth inning with the score tied 5-5, and he worked into a jam. Andrew Knapp hit a walkoff single to leave Peralta with the loss. The 29-year-old southpaw has a 4.91 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 7:3 K:BB across 7.1 innings this season. He's also picked up two saves and a blown save, but he's not expected to get much late-inning work with Jake McGee locked in as the Giants' closer.

Hand walked one in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his third save of the season in a 1-0 win over the Cardinals.

The southpaw battled his control, throwing only seven of 15 pitches for strikes, but he was able to get the job done and preserve the combined shutout for the Nats. Hand has yet to allow a run through six appearances this season, posting a 5:2 K:BB through six innings and earning one win in addition to his three saves.

Colome (1-2) took the loss and blew his third save of the season Wednesday, giving up four runs (one earned) on one hit and two walks over 1.2 innings as the Twins fell 13-12 to the A's in 10 innings. He struck out one.

Minnesota's defense completely fell apart after Byron Buxton had given the team a two-run lead in the top of the 10th, as errors by Travis Blankenhorn at second base and Luis Arraez at third handed the win to Oakland. Even with the unearned runs cushioning the blow to his ratios, Colome sports a 5.63 ERA through eight innings, and while his 8:2 K:BB is solid, manager Rocco Baldelli may have to start looking to other options in save situations.

Hader recorded a three-out save, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out two in the win over the Padres on Wednesday.

It wasn't Hader's most efficient save, but he got the job done. Fernando Tatis' double was the first hit that Hader has allowed all season. The southpaw managed to strike out the last two batters, stranding runners at second and third base for his third save. The 27-year-old has only surrendered one hit and three walks while striking out 11 in 5.2 innings this season.