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Luzardo struck out one batter during a perfect inning of work in Sunday's loss to the Angels.

Luzardo made his first appearance since May 1 after being activated from the injured list Sunday. The 23-year-old southpaw needed just eight pitches to get through a perfect ninth inning. He owns a 5.59 ERA through 29 innings this season.

Kikuchi (3-3) allowed two runs on three hits and walk over 6.2 innings Sunday, striking out five and earning a win over the Rangers.

Kikuchi cruised through six shutout innings before coughing up a two-run blast to Joey Gallo in the seventh. Still, it was enough for the 29-year-old to earn his second straight win. He now owns a 3.88 ERA and a 61:20 K:BB through 62.2 innings this season. Kikuchi is projected to face the Angels on the road next weekend.

Matz started Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against Cleveland and didn't factor into the decision, allowing four runs (two earned) on four hits with four strikeouts in a 6-5 loss.

Matz was cruising with a no-hitter through five innings but ran into trouble in the sixth, allowing three straight base hits following a leadoff error before being removed. All four runs eventually scored to put a damper on an excellent game through five innings. The lefty now has a 4.22 ERA and lines up to tentatively face Houston at home next Sunday.

Skubal (2-7) earned the win Sunday against the Yankees after tossing six scoreless innings, giving up three hits and three walks while striking out eight.

Skubal clinched his second win of the campaign in dominant fashion, as he recorded his first quality start of the season while also fanning at least eight for the fourth time over his last five appearances. Skubal owns a 39:9 K:BB over that five-game stretch during the current month and will try to keep things going in his next start, scheduled for next week against the White Sox on the road.

Quintana was removed from Sunday's start against the Athletics due to shoulder discomfort, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Quintana only lasted three innings Sunday, and he allowed two unearned runs on two hits and four walks while striking out five. Manager Joe Maddon said after the game that Quintana will be examined to determine the extent of the issue. Quintana tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Mariners on Sunday, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to pitch.

Civale (7-2) was tagged with the loss Sunday against the Blue Jays after giving up four runs on 10 hits and a walk while fanning one across six innings.

Civale has suffered his two losses over his last four appearances and has given up at least four runs both times, though it's worth mentioning that the 10 hits he gave up in this one are a season-worst mark for the 25-year-old. The right-hander will try to bounce back in his next start, scheduled for next Saturday against the Orioles on the road.

Stripling (1-3) earned the win Sunday against Cleveland after tossing five innings of one-run ball, giving up two hits and a walk while fanning three.

Stripling earned his first win of the campaign and has looked outstanding over his last two starts, allowing just one earned run across his last 12 innings of work -- posting a 10:3 K:BB in that span. The right-hander is expected to take the mound next Sunday at home against the Astros.

Keller (5-4) allowed three runs on five hits and four walks with six strikeouts in five innings in a win over Minnesota on Sunday.

The right-hander continues to put too many batters on base, but Kansas City's offense outscored his struggles Sunday. Keller has won three of his last four starts. He's posted a 5.68 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and 46:25 K:BB across 50.2 innings in 11 starts this season. The 25-year-old projects for a rematch with Minnesota in next weekend's series.

Giolito (5-4) allowed a run on three hits and three walks with 12 strikeouts in seven innings in a win over Baltimore on Sunday.

For the fifth time in his last six starts, Giolito limited the opposition to only one earned run. The right-hander's lone mistake Sunday was a solo shot to DJ Stewart in the third inning. After a rough start to the season, Giolito has bounced back well with a strong May. He's posted a 3.73 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 78:24 K:BB across 62.2 innings overall. He'll look to build on his three-game win streak next weekend versus Detroit.

Greinke (5-2) allowed a run on six hits and a walk with four strikeouts in eight innings in a win over San Diego on Sunday.

The right-hander only allowed a solo home run to Webster Rivas in the fifth inning. Greinke has gone eight innings with one or fewer runs allowed in three of his 12 starts this season. He's posted a 3.67 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 57:15 K:BB across 73.2 innings overall. He lines up to face Toronto in next weekend's series.