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Teheran did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing two hits and four walks over five scoreless innings in a 5-1 loss to the Diamondbacks. He struck out three.

Teheran continued his excellent start to the 2023 season, limiting Arizona to just two hits across five innings. However, he was outdueled by Cy Young candidate Zac Gallen, who allowed just one run over seven frames and picked up his second no-decision of the season. Though Teheran set a season high with four walks Wednesday, he managed to get timely outs to hold the Diamondbacks scoreless and drop his ERA to 1.53 through six starts (35.1 innings).

Gallen (9-2) earned the win Wednesday, allowing one run on three hits and one walk over seven innings against the Brewers. He struck out four.

Gallen added another impressive start to his Cy Young resume, with the only run allowed coming on a solo homer by Raimel Tapia in the fifth as he held the Brewers to three hits over seven innings. Though the long ball marked Gallen's fourth straight start allowing a homer, he's logged two earned runs or fewer in five of his last six starts and is now tied for the second-most wins in MLB with nine. Gallen is a perfect 7-0 at home with a 1.00 ERA and 67:7 K:BB through eight starts (54.0 innings) and is tentatively slated to return to Chase Field for a start versus the Rays early next week.

Hill (6-7) took the loss Wednesday, allowing five runs (three earned) on four hits and two walks over 5.2 innings against the Cubs. He struck out four.

Though Hill allowed just four hits on the day, three were extra-base hits, highlighted by a two-RBI triple by Nico Hoerner and a two-RBI double by Ian Happ. The untimely hits resulted in Hill's seventh loss of the season, tied for the fifth most in MLB. Despite posting a 6-7 record through 15 starts (83 innings), Hill has allowed more than three earned runs just four times all year with a 4.34 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and a 76:31 K:BB. The 43-year-old is tentatively scheduled to make his next appearance at home against the Padres.

Nola won't start as scheduled Wednesday against Atlanta because the game has been postponed due to rain, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Nola's turn in the rotation will presumably now come Thursday, while Wednesday's game will be made up Sept. 11. The 30-year-old righty holds a 4.50 ERA and 1.00 WHIP with 28 strikeouts through 20 innings since the beginning of June.

Smith-Shawver won't start Wednesday against Philadelphia as scheduled because the game has been postponed due to rain, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

The game will be made up Sept. 11 while Smith-Shawver's next start will be pushed back to Friday. The 20-year-old righty has allowed three earned runs through 13.1 innings to begin his MLB career.

Megill didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 10-8 loss to the Astros, coughing up five runs (four earned) on four hits and four walks over 2.1 innings. He struck out two.

The right-hander found the plate with only 32 of his 63 pitches and uncorked two wild pitches, but he was far from alone in having control issues as the two pitching staffs combined for 16 walks and two hit-by-pitches on the afternoon. It was the fourth time in his last six starts Megill failed to work past the fourth inning, and the rough stretch has sent his ERA soaring to 5.17. He'll try to get back on track in his next outing, likely to come at home early next week against the Brewers.

Hendricks (3-2) allowed three runs (one earned) on two hits across 6.1 innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Pirates. He had three walks and two strikeouts.

Hendricks cruised to his third straight win, and the righty allowed two earned runs or fewer in all three starts. The veteran isn't missing a ton of bats, with only 18 strikeouts across 34.2 innings this season, but that's never really been his game. Hendricks will carry a strong 2.60 ERA into his next outing, which will likely come in the middle of next week against the Phillies after the Cubs get back from their weekend trip to London.

Grove will operate as the bulk reliever Wednesday versus the Angels, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

Grove is set to follow Brusdar Graterol, who is serving as the Dodgers' opener Wednesday night at Angel Stadium. It's not a favorable pitching setup for fantasy purposes, though Grove will likely try to cover a good amount of innings. He holds an 8.10 ERA through seven major-league appearances (six starts) this year.

Los Angeles recalled Grove from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

Grove was called up ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Angels. The right-hander has struggled in his previous action with the Dodgers this season, pitching to an 8.10 ERA and 1.60 WHIP over 30 innings. Shelby Miller (neck) was placed on the 15-day injured list in the corresponding transaction.

Sheehan is slated to start Friday's game against the Astros in Los Angeles, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

After Sheehan tossed six no-hit innings in his MLB debut last Friday against the Giants, manager Dave Roberts confirmed the rookie would receive at least one more turn through the Dodgers rotation. The skipper didn't initially clarify whether Sheehan would take the hill for Wednesday's road game in the Angels or at some point during the series with Houston, but the young right-hander is now officially locked in to make his second career start versus the reigning World Series champions. The length of Sheehan's stay with the big club will likely hinge on how he performs versus Houston and any additional starts that may follow, as well as the availability of Julio Urias (hamstring), who could be ready to rejoin the rotation at some point late next week.