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Quintana went 6.2 innings allowing four runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out seven Wednesday in a start against the Tigers.

Quintana received a no-decision as the White Sox rallied for four runs in the eighth to win the game 7-4. After being talked about in Cy Young contention just weeks ago, Quintana has now gone four straights starts while allowing four or more earned runs, raising his ERA to 3.13. He still has a solid 4:1 K:BB ratio, and has reached double-digit wins for the first time in his five-year career despite never posting an ERA above 3.80.

Smyly lasted just 3.2 innings Wednesday in a start against the Orioles, allowing five runs (four earned) on seven hits and three walks, receiving no decision. He struck out two.

Smyly recorded just 11 outs on 88 pitches Wednesday, but was spared the loss as the Rays chased Baltimore starter Dylan Bundy after just 3.2 innings as well, and eventually won the game 7-6. Smyly has disappointed expectations this season, sporting a 5.05 ERA over 28 starts. His 1.28 WHIP suggests some back luck, but he's also given up 30 home runs, good enough for fifth most in the major leagues. He'll try to right the ship on Monday against the Blue Jays.

Bundy lasted just 3.2 innings Wednesday against the Rays, allowing five runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out seven and receiving a no-decision.

Bundy struggled out of the gate Wednesday, giving up a first-inning home run to Kevin Kiermaier. Kiermaier later tagged him for a two-run single in the fourth, causing Orioles manager Buck Showalter to pull him from the game. While Bundy recorded seven of his 11 outs via the strikeout, he ran up a high pitch count, throwing 91 pitches in less than four innings. Bundy still holds an 8-5 record and 3.82 ERA on the year, but has now given up five earned runs in three of his last five starts. He'll look to turn things around against the Red Sox on Tuesday.

Meyer allowed one run over 3.1 innings against the A's on Wednesday, walking four batters and striking out five in 68 pitches.

Meyer showcased strikeout stuff in his debut with the Angels, but had trouble finding the plate, which contributed to a shortened outing. It goes without saying that Meyer is a work in progress, but the Angels will likely live with a few bumps and bruises, as he has a fastball that can reach into the upper-90s. He may see a few more starts in September, but Meyer probably shouldn't be used in most leagues until he smoothes out some of the rough edges.

Miley will probably start Monday against the Red Sox, although his spot in the rotation appears to be in jeopardy, MASN's Roch Kubatko reports.

Ubaldo Jimenez appears to have passed Miley in the pecking order, as he will start Saturday and Miley will be pushed back at least three days to Monday's game in Boston. Manager Buck Showalter said Wednesday that nobody is coming out of the rotation yet, even with Chris Tillman returning Sunday, as they will continue to evaluate their options. However, Miley has a 7.15 ERA and 1.68 WHIP in 34 innings since the Orioles acquired him, so he hasn't done himself any favors.

Nolasco (5-13) allowed three runs on just two walks and two hits with five strikeouts over seven innings in Tuesday's loss to the Athletics.

Nolasco had thrown seven shutout innings, giving him a 16-inning scoreless streak after dominating the Reds with a complete game shutout Wednesday, before things unraveled in the eighth. Nolasco gave up a walk, a single and another walk to load the bases before he was lifted for Mike Morin, who promptly gave up a pair of hits to score all three runners and give the Athletics the lead. It wasn't a pitch count issue -- Nolasco threw just 91 pitches -- he just didn't have enough to keep fooling the Athletics a full four times through the order.

Boyd (5-3) allowed another long ball on the road, but overall, he pitched well, allowing two runs on eight hits over seven frames in a loss to the White Sox on Tuesday. He struck out six and walked one batter.

Jose Abreu hit a solo homer in the second off Boyd, and that's all Chicago would need, as the White Sox went on to win 2-0. Boyd has given up eight home runs in just 43.1 innings away from Comerica Park, which has led to a 4.74 road ERA, but overall, he is 5-3 with a 3.89 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 73 strikeouts in 85.2 innings.

Paxton (4-6) allowed six runs (four earned) on nine hits despite striking out eight batters in 4.1 innings in Tuesday's loss to the Rangers.

Paxton's start was in jeopardy due to a torn fingernail suffered in his last start. It didn't seem like his grip was giving him too much trouble -- he was still nasty, with 15 swinging strikes powering his eight strikeouts. His defense didn't help, but Paxton was undone by a two-run homer from Jonathan Lucroy in the fifth inning, just the eighth he has allowed in 16 starts this season.

Perez (10-10) allowed four runs (two earned) on seven hits and two walks with three strikeouts over six innings in Tuesday's win over the Mariners.

Perez continues to pitch to contact and eat innings, just what the Rangers and their fantastic offense need him to do. While he's having an unimpressive season (4.25 ERA, 90:69 K:BB), Perez has gone at least five innings in all but one of his 29 starts, and that has been enough to get him to double-digit wins thanks to his excellent supporting cast.

Odorizzi (9-6) lasted just four innings Tuesday, allowing seven runs on six hits and three walks while striking out two and taking the loss against the Orioles.

Odorizzi was doing fine until the fourth inning Tuesday, when he walked two, hit a batter, and gave up a pair of singles before surrendering a grand slam to Baltimore third baseman Manny Machado. Odorizzi had been the Rays' most consistent pitcher lately, and had gone nine straight starts giving up three earned runs or fewer entering Tuesday. He still sports a 3.86 ERA and 1.23 WHIP, and will look to bounce back against the Yankees on Sunday.