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Alcantara didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 2-1 extra-inning win over the Mets, allowing one run on four hits and a walk over nine innings. He struck out a career-high 14.

The right-hander is emerging as the bona fide ace he's long been projected to become. Alcantara's lone mistake Wednesday resulted in a seventh-inning solo shot by Michael Conforto, but he was otherwise dominant over 114 pitches (81 strikes). The 26-year-old has fanned double-digit batters in three of his last four starts, posting a 2.45 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and brilliant 43:4 K:BB through 29.1 innings over that stretch.

Hill didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to the Marlins, allowing one run on five hits over six innings. He struck out eight without walking a batter.

The veteran southpaw hasn't recorded a win since June 23, back when he was still with the Rays, but it's not for lack of trying. Over his last four starts, Hill sports a 2.45 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 22:2 K:BB through 22 innings.

Darvish (8-9) earned the win over the Angels on Wednesday, pitching six innings and allowing one run on three hits and one walk while striking out seven.

Darvish entered the contest with a 7.57 ERA over his past nine starts, but he was able to push those struggles aside and hold Los Angeles to a single run over six frames. That helped him earn his first win since June 21 and snap a string of 10 straight starts without a victory. The right-hander will look to carry the momentum into his next start, which is likely to come at San Francisco early next week.

Wainwright (15-7) earned the win over the Dodgers on Wednesday, allowing four runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out four over 8.1 innings.

Things didn't look good for the veteran hurler when Los Angeles notched three straight one-out hits in the first inning, but Mookie Betts was thrown out trying to score and Wainwright gave up only one run in the frame. He allowed another run on a sixth-inning Max Muncy homer, yet he was able to mostly quiet the Dodgers' bats and attempt to go for a complete game. That was perhaps not the best decision in the minds of fantasy managers, as Wainwright lost his quality start when he gave up a pair of ninth-inning runs, but Giovanny Gallegos closed things out to give Wainwright his 15th win. The 40-year-old trails only Julio Urias for the major-league lead in wins this season, and he has notched a 2.38 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 106:24 K:BB across 18 starts since the beginning of June.

Peralta pitched 3.2 innings and did not factor into the decision of Wednesday's victory over the Phillies. He allowed three runs (one earned) on four hits and a walk while striking out four.

The 25-year-old was tagged for a solo home run by Bryce Harper in the first inning prior to allowing two unearned runs in the third inning. He was pulled in the fourth inning after only 81 pitches. It was Peralta's second start since returning from a shoulder injury and he has allowed five earned runs over 5.2 innings. His next start is expected to come Wednesday in Detroit.

Gibson pitched 4.2 innings in Wednesday's loss to the Brewers, surrendering three runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out five. He did not factor into the game's decision.

The 33-year-old was lucky to limit the damage Wednesday, considering he allowed 11 baserunners. It was Gibson's second consecutive ineffective outing after he allowed eight runs Friday against the Phillies. He'll look to rebound in his next projected start Tuesday versus the Cubs.

Gutierrez tossed five innings of one-run ball while allowing two hits, two walks and striking out six in Wednesday's loss to the Cubs. He did not factor into the game's decision.

The right-hander surrendered his only run on a first-inning solo home run by Ian Happ. It was the first time he made it to five innings since Aug. 22. In his previous two starts he combined to pitch 6.1 innings while allowing eight runs. Gutierrez will look to continue his success from this start in his next expected outing Wednesday versus the Pirates.

Clevinger (elbow) has been throwing on flat ground from 75 to 90 feet and remains on track to return by the start of next season, MLB.com reports.

Clevinger is now 10 months removed from Tommy John surgery and has reached a point where he is able to throw "at a pretty good level of intensity," according to Padres manager Jayce Tingler. The right-hander will have a rotation spot waiting for him next season, and the expectation is that he'll be ready to go from the start of the campaign.

Toussaint allowed two runs (one earned) on one hit and four walks in three innings of a no-decision against Washington on Wednesday. He also hit a batter and had three strikeouts.

That's two straight starts in which Toussaint has lasted only three innings. His four walks Wednesday were a season high, and he managed to throw just 29 of his 62 pitches for strikes. Toussaint was lifted in the fourth inning after giving up a Josh Bell homer and a pair of walks without recording an out. The 25-year-old Toussaint will try to get back on track next week with an appealing home matchup against the Rockies.

Gray (forearm) allowed three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out eight in five-plus innings in a no-decision versus San Francisco on Wednesday.

The right-hander returned after a minimum stay on the injured list, and he was able to keep San Francisco in check for five innings before Brandon Crawford's game-tying blast in the sixth. All in all, it was a solid showing from Gray after his brief IL stint. He has a 4.18 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 133:54 K:BB through 131.1 innings this season. He'll look to improve on his 7-10 record next week in a tough road start in Atlanta.