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Urias (5-6) picked up the win Friday, allowing one run on three hits and two walks over six innings in a 4-1 victory over Atlanta. He struck out nine.

The southpaw reeled off his third straight quality start and seventh of the season, tossing 62 of 94 pitches for strikes, including a dominant 20 swinging strikes. Urias has found another gear, posting a dazzling 1.54 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 29:7 K:BB over 23.1 innings through four outings in June and helping stabilize a Dodgers rotation that continues to have trouble staying healthy.

Keller didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Rays, giving up three runs on five hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out five,

Tampa Bay jumped on Keller for three runs in the first inning, but he rebounded in impressive fashion, giving the Pirates a chance to mount a comeback. The right-hander tossed 62 of 96 pitches for strikes before exiting, and since getting stretched back out, Keller has a 2.96 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 23:12 K:BB through 27.1 innings over his last five starts.

Alcantara (7-3) took the loss Friday as the Marlins were downed 5-3 by the Mets, giving up five runs (four earned) on six hits over seven innings. He struck out four without walking a batter.

While the right-hander gave Miami his usual length, tossing at least seven innings for the ninth straight start, Alcantara uncharacteristically gave up some untimely hard contact. The Mets tagged him for two solo shots, ending a streak of 62 consecutive innings without serving up a homer, but the biggest blow against Alcantara was a bases-loaded double by Francisco Lindor. Despite the stumble, the Marlins' ace still boasts a 1.40 ERA, 0.76 WHIP and 63:12 K:BB through 70.2 innings over that nine-start stretch.

Walker (6-2) picked up the win Friday, giving up three runs on eight hits and two walks over six innings in a 5-3 victory over the Marlins. He struck out five.

The veteran right-hander continues to provide some stability to a weakened Mets rotation, posting his third straight quality start with wins in all three. Walker has a 3.26 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 30:7 K:BB through 30.1 innings over five outings in June, but it's his season-long success at keeping the ball in the park that's been his greatest asset -- his 0.41 HR/9 would be by far a career-best mark, and he's only been taken deep in two of 12 starts so far in 2022.

Cobb (3-3) took the loss during Friday's 4-2 defeat at the hands of the Reds, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits and one walk with four strikeouts in 4.1 innings.

Cobb surrendered two runs on four hits in the second inning, then was pulled in the fifth with two on and one out after a run scored on an error. Cobb is yet to make it through five innings in two starts since coming off the IL and is averaging 4.2 per start through 10 turns, though his 9.9 K/9 and 3.8 K/BB would both rank in the top 25 if he had enough innings to qualify. The 34-year-old is slated to pitch again versus the White Sox next week.

Ashcraft (4-1) earned the win during Friday's 4-2 victory over San Francisco, allowing two runs on six hits with eight strikeouts in eight innings.

Coming off two subpar starts, Ashcraft regained his previous form with the best outing of his short career. The 24-year-old was staked to an early lead and cruised through seven easy frames while recording an impressive eight strikeouts despite averaging just 3.2 per start through his first six turns. Manager David Bell opted to stick with Ashcraft for the eighth and the young righty showed poise by inducing a double play and permitting just one run after putting two runners on with none out. He now sports a 3.27 ERA and 1.09 WHIP and is projected to pitch again midweek against the Cubs.

Nola (4-5) took the loss during Friday's 1-0 defeat at the hands of the Padres, allowing one run on seven hits and two walks with 10 strikeouts in seven innings.

Nola and MacKenzie Gore engaged in a pitcher's duel and Nola was the first to break when he surrendered an Austin Nola RBI single in the sixth that proved to be the difference. The 29-year-old tossed 70 of 98 pitches for strikes with a whopping 18 of the swinging variety in matching a season best with 10 strikeouts. It seemed Nola had put the poor luck behind him as Philadelphia reigned in each of his last five starts; however, Nola has permitted just one run in 15 innings over his last two turns and doesn't have a win to show for it. He's slated to take the mound next against Atlanta midweek.

Gore didn't factor into the decision during Friday's 1-0 victory over Philadelphia, allowing three hits and four walks with four strikeouts in five scoreless innings.

Gore started strong by retiring the first six Phillies but was lucky to strand all seven batters he put on in the third through fifth innings. The scoreless outing is the 23-year-old's fifth in 15 starts, though he's now walked at least three batters in each of his last five turns after totaling 11 in his first 10. Gore owns a solid 3.34 ERA and 1.33 WHIP and will be tested with a road start against the Dodgers scheduled for next weekend.

Kelly (6-5) took the loss during Friday's 5-1 defeat at the hands of the Tigers, allowing four runs on seven hits and one walk with five strikeouts in six innings.

Kelly pitched well aside from the third inning, when he put the first three batters on followed by a Javier Baez grand slam to fall in line for the loss. The 33-year-old fired 68 of 99 pitches for strikes and has now walked no more than two batters in 11 of 15 turns. Kelly currently sports a 3.64 ERA and 1.30 WHIP and is in line sup to start again next week in Colorado.

Houser (4-8) allowed five runs on nine hits and a walk with three strikeouts in six innings, taking the loss Friday versus the Blue Jays.

It's the fifth time in his last six starts that Houser's allowed at least three runs. The Blue Jays did all their damage against him in the second inning, with a three-run Matt Chapman double accounting for most of it. Houser saw his ERA rise to 4.50 with a 1.45 WHIP and 57:30 K:BB across 74 innings in 14 starts. The right-hander's had a rather mediocre season so far, but he may have some streaming appeal in next week's projected road start versus the Pirates.