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Athletics starting pitcher Sonny Gray moved to 5-3 with a win Sunday against Seattle.

Gray threw five shutout innings with just three hits and three walks allowed. He struck out eight and lowered his ERA to 2.67 on the season. The rookie should be at the front of the A's rotation for the foreseeable future.

Rangers starter Yu Darvish took a no-decision in his last start of the regular season.

Darvish struck out eight but was only able to make it through 5 2/3 innings. He allowed two runs on four hits, including a Mike Trout home run. Darvish ends the season with a 2.83 ERA and should be in the Cy Young discussion.

White Sox starter Jose Quintana took the loss in the season finale Sunday against Kansas City.

Quintana allowed four runs on six hits and two walks over seven innings of work. He struck out four but was undone by a pair of home runs. Still, his season was a positive one, as ends with a 9-7 record and a career best 3.51 ERA.

Justin Verlander didn't figure in the decision, but he pitched well enough to win in his last start of the 2013 season. In the Tigers' season finale against the Marlins, Verlander threw six scoreless innings, striking out 10 batters.

All Verlander allowed were three singles and a walk, and he lowered his ERA to 3.46. With 217 strikeouts on the season, Verlander has now registered at least 210 Ks in each of the last five campaigns. He finishes the year with a 13-12 record.

Verlander's next start will come in the American League Division Series against the Athletics.

Indians pitcher Corey Kluber ran into trouble but managed to escape with the win in his final start of the regular season Friday night against the Twins. He allowed six runs on 10 hits and one walk while striking out five over 5 1/3 innings of a 12-6 victory. 

Kluber has not gotten past the sixth inning since Aug. 6. He allowed 11 runs over his final 15 innings pitched. He finished the regular season 11-5 with a 3.85 ERA, a 1.26 WHIP and a 136:33 K:BB ratio over 147 1/3 innings.

White Sox starter Chris Sale ran into trouble as he took the loss in his final start of the season Friday night against the Royals. He surrendered four runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out five over 5 1/3 innings of a 6-1 defeat.

Sale allowed 10 earned runs over his final 18 2/3 innings pitched. He finished the year 11-14 with a 3.07 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP over 214 1/3 innings (30 starts).

Rays starter Alex Cobb turned in another dominant performance as he earned the win in his final start of the regular season Thursday night against the Yankees. He allowed three hits and two walks while striking out four over seven scoreless innings of a 4-0 victory.

Cobb allowed one run over his last 15 1/3 innings pitched. He finished the regular season 11-3 with a 2.76 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP. He struck out 134 and walked 45 over 143 1/3 innings pitched.

The Mariners have scratched pitcher James Paxton from his final start, according to the Seattle Times. 

Paxton isn't dealing with an injury, the move is related to an innings limit. Paxton has tossed 169 2/3 innings this season. He has a 1.50 ERA in 24 innings in the majors. 

Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel ended a rough season with a rough start Wednesday, in a 7-3 loss to the Rangers.

Keuchel was handed a 3-1 lead in the top of the fourth inning, but fell behind almost immediately with a disastrous bottom half. Keuchel ultimately took the loss, his 10th of the season, while allowing seven runs  -- six earned -- over 5 2/3 innings of work. He struck out five batters and walked three, while allowing six hits.

Keuchel finished the season 6-10 with a 5.15 ERA in 153 2/3 innings. 22 of Keuchel's 31 appearances came as a starter, but he does not have a guaranteed spot in the rotation next season. 

Rangers starting pitcher Martin Perez took the mound Wednesday at home against Houston needing a win to help get the Rangers into the playoffs as the Wild Card team.

Perez got the Rangers their win with seven strong innings of work. He allowed three runs over his seven innings of work, all coming in the fourth inning as the Rangers fell behind briefly. He was able to settle down long enough to get the 7-3 win, his 10th of the season.

Perez struck out eight batters and walked one, while allowing six hits in what will likely be the final start of his rookie season. Perez is 10-5 with a 3.55 ERA and 79 strikeouts in 119 innings of work. His 19th start is expected to be his last, unless the Rangers rally to make the playoffs.