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Hendricks (2-4) allowed six runs (four earned) across five innings to take the loss Sunday against the Pirates. He gave up nine hits and a walk while striking out three.

Hendricks had looked better in his last start Tuesday, but he's now allowed four earned runs or more in three of his last five outings. It's been an uncharacteristically rough patch for the righty, who's seen his ERA climb to 6.23. By comparison, Hendricks posted a 2.88 ERA in 2020, and he's been below a 3.50 ERA in each of the last five seasons. That track record suggests that better days are ahead. Hendricks will look to start turning things around next Sunday in a favorable matchup against the Tigers.

Nola (3-2) allowed five earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out four across four innings to record the loss Sunday against Atlanta.

Nola struggled early against Atlanta, throwing 39 of 58 pitches for strikes. He allowed a home run to Dansby Swanson to cap an ugly four-run first inning and later gave up a long ball to Freddie Freeman. Nola now has a 3.59 ERA with a 53:8 K:BB across 47.2 innings. He'll likely make his next start during the Phillies' weekend set in Florida against Toronto.

Ynoa (4-1) picked up the win Sunday in a victory over the Phillies, giving up one earned run on four hits and one walk over six innings.

The rookie right-hander dominated the Phillies, throwing 59 of his 92 pitches for strikes. He's delivered four quality starts this season and now has a 2.23 ERA and 44:9 K:BB through 40.1 innings.

Cueto (2-1) allowed five earned runs on eights hits and one walk while striking out two across three innings, taking the loss to the Padres on Sunday.

Cueto's first start coming off the 10-day injured list was not a friendly one. In three April starts, the 35-year-old held a 1.80 ERA and 0.85 WHIP with 18 strikeouts and did not allow any home runs. However, he was chased from Sunday's game after just three innings and surrendered home runs to Jake Cronenworth and Fernando Tatis in a four-run second inning. Cueto will look to get back on track in his next start, tentatively scheduled for Saturday in Pittsburgh.

Paddack pitched three scoreless innings, allowing four hits and a walk while striking out four in the Padres' win over the Giants on Sunday. He did not factor into the decision.

Paddack was pulled after 53 pitches through three innings of work. He was expected to have a short start after missing a week with an undisclosed injury. Despite being his shortest start, it was his first start in which he didn't allow any runs. The 25-year-old's 4.78 ERA is the worst amongst Padres' starters. His FIP entering Sunday was 3.22, showing that he's allowing a high average on balls in play.

Anderson (3-3) limited the Cubs to two earned runs in eight innings Sunday, striking out six while allowing four hits and a walk in a 6-5 win.

After he was staked to a first-inning, four-run lead, Anderson pounded the strike zone. He threw 71 of 102 pitches for strikes and gave his team a much-needed quality outing. The southpaw lowered his earned-run average to 3.04 in 40.1 innings. He's set to face off against the team that non-tendered him following the 2020 season, the Giants, in the coming week.

Marquez (1-4) allowed two runs (one earned) on six hits and three walks over six innings Sunday, striking out six and taking a loss against the Cardinals.

Marquez wasn't at his best Sunday with a 1.50 WHIP over six innings, but it was much cleaner than his recent outings. The 26-year-old righty served up a solo shot to Nolan Arenado in the second inning and later watched Arenado score again after he reached base on an error. The Rockies couldn't get anything going at the dish against Adam Wainwright, so Marquez settled for his third consecutive loss. He'll carry a 5.49 ERA into next weekend's projected home start against the Reds.

Alcantara allowed one run on five hits and two walks with six strikeouts over seven innings Sunday versus Milwaukee. He did not factor in the decision.

Alcantara's only big mistake was a fourth-inning solo home run off the bat of Milwaukee slugger Daniel Vogelbach. Through eight outings, Alcantara has racked up six quality starts. He remains at 1-2 with a 2.72 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 48:14 K:BB in 49.2 innings this season. Miami's ace tentatively lines up for a tough matchup with the Dodgers next weekend.

Wainwright (2-3) allowed three hits and three walks over 8.1 shutout frames Sunday, striking out five and earning a win over Colorado.

Wainwright turned in his best performance of the season and picked up a second straight win for his efforts. The veteran righty allowed runners in scoring position on multiple occasions Sunday but was able to escape every jam unscathed. He lowered his season ERA to 3.80 with a 42:12 K:BB across 42.2 frames. Wainwright is lined up to take the mound in San Diego next weekend.

Rasmussen pitched a scoreless 10th inning with one walk and one strikeout for the save in Sunday's 2-1 extra-inning win over Miami.

Devin Williams and Josh Hader were deployed in the eighth and ninth innings, respectively. Rasmussen was the next man up for Milwaukee, and he did well to protect a one-run lead in the bottom of the 10th. The right-hander has had a rough start to 2021 with a 4.91 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 20:9 K:BB across 14.2 innings -- as such, high-leverage opportunities likely won't be frequent.