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May (3-1) picked up the win against St. Louis on Friday, allowing two runs on three hits and four walks while striking out four batters over five innings.

May gave up just three hits in the contest, two of which were doubles off the bat of Paul Goldschmidt. However, the right-handed hurler threw just 67 of 104 pitches for a strike and tied a season high with four free passes. Control has been an issue for May in the early going this year, as he has posted a 10.3 percent walk rate through his first six starts. His 16.9 percent strikeout rate isn't promising either, but May has recorded a solid 3.15 ERA and 0.99 WHIP by holding opposing batters to just 20 hits -- including only one home run -- over 34.1 innings.

Fried (2-0) picked up the win Friday, allowing three hits and a walk over five scoreless innings in a 4-0 victory over the Mets. He struck out seven.

While it wasn't an official complete game, Fried was the only Atlanta pitcher to take the mound in the rain-shortened affair, and he likely would have been good for at least one more inning had the weather cooperated -- he produced 17 swinging strikes among his 86 pitches. Fried extended his scoreless streak to 16.2 innings since returning from the IL, and the southpaw will look to continue his dominance in his next outing, likely to come next week in Miami.

Freeland (2-3) took the loss Friday, allowing three runs on five hits and one walk over six innings against the Diamondbacks. He struck out three.

Freeland pitched well but was victimized by a dormant Colorado offense. The southpaw had given up 11 earned runs over his past two starts but rebounded with his fourth quality start of the campaign Friday, though he was still tagged with his third consecutive loss.

Kelly (2-3) earned the win Friday, allowing one run on six hits and one walk over six innings against Colorado. He struck out five.

Kelly has been consistently pitching deep into games, tossing six innings in three of his last four starts. The right-hander's losing record is deceiving, as his only shaky outing was on April 22 against San Diego, when he gave up four runs over five innings. Overall this year, Kelly has a 3.06 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 30:18 K:BB in 32.1 frames.

Nola (2-2) earned the win Friday, allowing one run on three hits over eight innings against the Astros. He struck out six and did not walk a batter.

Nola had his best start of the season by far, as the only blemish against him was solo home run by Jeremy Pena. The right-hander tossed seven innings in his previous appearance against the Rockies last week, so he appears to be settling in after he posted a 7.04 ERA across his first three starts of the year. The 29-year-old is tentatively slated to face the Dodgers on the road in his next start.

Stroman allowed two runs on six hits and two walks over 6.1 innings during Friday's loss to Miami. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision.

The Marlins scored just one run on Stroman through six innings before Jean Segura drove in a run in the seventh. Stroman has given up two or fewer runs in all but one of his six starts to begin the year. He's sporting a strong 2.29 ERA and 33:13 K:BB through 35.1 frames. The 31-year-old is currently lined up to start in Washington next week.

Luzardo allowed two runs on five hits and two walks over 6.1 innings in Friday's win over the Cubs. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision.

Through six innings, the only damage against Luzardo came on a solo homer by Nelson Velazquez in the third, but the southpaw got charged with one more run in the seventh. He'd allowed 10 runs over his previous three starts but lowered his ERA to 3.48 after this outing. Luzardo has also forced double-digit whiffs in every start this year, including 13 on Friday. He's currently lined up for a rematch with the Cubs in Chicago next week.

Miley did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing one run on seven hits over six innings against the Angels. He struck out two without walking a batter.

Miley continued his excellent start to 2023. He has pitched at least five innings in every start and has allowed three runs or less each time out. The strikeout numbers are not there, as he has just five punchouts in 11 innings over his last two starts. However his ERA is a minuscule 1.86 and his WHIP is an even 1.00.

Nola (2-2) earned the win Friday, allowing one run on three hits over eight innings against the Astros. He struck out six without walking a batter.

Nola provided his best start of the season in a World Series rematch. The righty posted season-best numbers in innings pitched, strikeouts, runs allowed and hits allowed, lowering his ERA to 4.46 in the process.

Walker (forearm) felt good after a bullpen session Friday and remains on track to make his next scheduled start, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Walker made an early exit from his last turn in the Phillies' rotation Wednesday versus the Mariners due to right forearm tightness, but he checked out fine during a visit with team doctors Thursday and appears likely to take the mound with no restrictions Monday at Dodger Stadium. The 30-year-old right-hander has posted a 4.97 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 23:14 K:BB through 25.1 innings and five starts this season.