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Rogers (4-6) picked up the win Friday, allowing one run on two hits and three walks over five innings in a 6-3 victory over the Nationals. He struck out four.

The southpaw put together one of his better efforts of 2022, but Rogers still issued multiple free passes for the 10th time in 15 starts and got the hook after 76 pitches (49 strikes) despite the Marlins holding a 6-1 lead. Rogers is showing no real signs of turning things around, and since the beginning of June, he carries a 6.07 ERA, 1.80 WHIP and 25:18 K:BB through 26.2 innings.

Peterson (5-1) earned the win Friday, allowing three runs on five hits and zero walks over six innings against the Rangers. He struck out 10.

Peterson was bumped up to start Friday after Chris Bassitt landed on the COVID-19 injured list, though he was on full rest. The left-hander ended up matching his career high with 10 strikeouts, working around a couple solo homers en route to his fifth win of the season. Peterson has allowed a total of five earned runs in his last three starts with a sparkling 25:2 K:BB in 18.1 innings over that span. He told Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News after the game that he will likely go on the paternity list Saturday.

Snell allowed a run on four hits and four walks while striking out 12 in five innings in a no-decision versus the Dodgers on Friday.

This was arguably Snell's best start of the year, though he gave up a solo home run to Max Muncy and walked four batters for the second time in eight starts. Snell still remains in search of his first win, as he was outpitched by Dodgers starter Tony Gonsolin in this one. Snell has a 5.13 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 50:23 K:BB across 40.1 innings. He's projected for a home start versus the Giants next week.

Gonsolin (10-0) allowed a run on four hits and no walks while striking out eight over 7.2 innings to earn the win Friday over the Padres.

Gonsolin was both dominant and efficient, needing 92 pitches (73 strikes) to get through his longest start of the season. Only a Trent Grisham solo shot blemished his line in this one, which saw Gonsolin become the first National League pitcher to reach 10 wins this year. He's posted an excellent 1.54 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 77:23 K:BB through 81.2 innings in his 15 starts. The right-hander will look to keep up his strong play in a projected home start versus the Rockies next week.

Cobb allowed three hits and a walk while striking out three in five scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the White Sox on Friday.

Cobb matched White Sox starter Lance Lynn for five frames, which was the former's longest start since returning from a neck strain June 19. Per Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News, Cobb was removed after five innings to help ease him back in action -- the right-hander had tossed just 67 pitches (42 strikes) before exiting, but it doesn't sound like a setback was involved. He has a 4.94 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 56:15 K:BB in 51 innings across 11 starts overall. Cobb will continue working on stretching out ahead of next week's projected road start in Arizona.

Burnes (7-4) yielded one run on one hit and four walks over six innings Friday, striking out five and earning a win over the Pirates.

Burnes got through five shutout frames before allowing a run on a wild pitch in the sixth. His four walks tied a season high from June 9 but he still owns a terrific 124:25 K:BB through 99.1 frames. Over his last six starts, Burnes has registered a 2.59 ERA with 57 punchouts through 41.2 innings. The 27-year-old righty will carry a 2.36 ERA into his projected home start against the Cubs next week.

Contreras (2-2) allowed seven runs on five hits and two walks over 1.2 innings Friday, striking out one and taking a loss against Milwaukee.

Contreras coughed up seven runs -- including three homers -- in a disastrous second inning that he failed to complete. His final pitch of the outing resulted in a three-run shot by Rowdy Tellez. Over his last five starts, the right-handed rookie has posted a brutal 6.53 ERA with a 17:13 K:BB. Contreras' season ERA is up to 4.09; it's the highest his ERA has been since he allowed two runs out of the bullpen in his season debut. The 22-year-old is projected to start in Cincinnati next week.

Senzatela left Friday's game versus the Diamondbacks with right shoulder inflammation and tightness, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.

Senzatela lasted only two innings, giving up three runs on four hits and a walk with one strikeout en route to his fifth loss of the year. Manager Bud Black indicated the Rockies would know more about the right-hander's injury after further evaluation Saturday, which puts him in doubt for his next start. He has a 4.95 ERA, 1.80 WHIP and 34:15 K:BB through 60 innings this year. Senzatela previously missed time with a lower-back strain in May.

Kelly (7-5) allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits and a walk with three strikeouts in seven innings Friday, earning the win over the Rockies.

Kelly has alternated good and bad starts over his last five games, with Friday being one of the better performances. He gave up a run on a double play in the fifth inning and a Ryan McMahon solo home run in the seventh, which was just the sixth homer Kelly's given up all year. The right-hander has a 3.46 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 74:31 K:BB in 91 innings across 16 starts. He's projected for a home start against the Giants next week.

Williams will start Saturday against the Rangers, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

Williams has filled a swingman role this season, starting six games and working out of the bullpen in eight more. He pitched in relief in his most recent outing Tuesday against the Astros, throwing 2.1 frames, but he's needed in the rotation again after Chris Bassitt landed on the COVID-19 injured list.