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Lopez allowed six runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out six over four innings of work, taking a no-decision in Tuesday's outing against Atlanta.

Lopez was fortunate that the Marlins' bats were cooking Tuesday; otherwise, he likely would've been in line for a second straight loss. The 25-year-old dug himself an early 3-0 hole after surrendering two first-inning home runs but came back for a quick 1-2-3 inning in the second. Atlanta got back on the scoreboard in the third with three singles and then tacked on two more in the fourth after Lopez got two quick outs, but he proceeded to allow four straight batters to reach via a double, walk and two RBI singles before finally recording the third out. It was by far the worst outing of the season for Lopez, as his ERA upped to 4.60. He still maintains a solid 16:5 K:BB over 15.2 innings and will look to have a better performance his next time out against the Giants on Sunday.

Snell allowed three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out a batter in just two-thirds of an inning against Pittsburgh on Tuesday and did not factor in the decision.

Tuesday's outing was incredibly uncharacteristic for the former Cy Young winner. Snell started out well after getting the first two hitters out and then completely fell apart, allowing six consecutive batters to reach. He let up a single and two doubles while also walking two and hitting a player, amounting to three runs for the Pirates before he handed the ball over to Craig Stammen with the bases loaded. Snell appeared to have some struggles with locating his pitches in this one as it was the second time in his career he's failed to make it out of the first inning. He'll look to turn things around in an enticing duel against Trevor Bauer and the Dodgers on Sunday.

Senzatela (1-2) was charged with five runs (four earned) on five hits over 2.2 innings in a loss to the Dodgers on Tuesday. He struck out two and walked two.

Los Angeles played long ball early, with Corey Seager, Chris Taylor and Mookie Betts all going yard against Senzatela in the first three innings. Senzatela has drawn the defending champs twice in his first three starts of 2021, and the Dodgers have crushed him both times -- but in between, the right-hander shut out the Diamondbacks over eight innings at Coors Field. He'll take a 7.07 ERA into a home matchup against the Mets on Sunday.

Stroman (2-0) picked up the win in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Phillies, scattering four hits over six scoreless innings while striking out three.

The right-hander was in control from the jump, retiring the first nine batters he faced and not allowing a runner past second base before exiting after 86 pitches (61 strikes). Stroman has now begun the season with back-to-back quality starts, racking up a 0.75 ERA and 6:2 K:BB over 12 innings, but he faces a tough test in his next scheduled outing Sunday at Coors Field.

Walker didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Phillies after allowing one run on three hits and three walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out eight.

The walks and whiffs elevated his pitch count, and Walker got the hook after 80 pitches (43 strikes), but he wouldn't have been in line for the win, as the Mets needed eight innings to secure the victory. The right-hander has looked good to begin his stint in New York, and he'll take a 2.61 ERA and 12:5 K:BB through 12.1 innings into his next start, set for April 20 on the road against the Cubs.

Gausman allowed five runs on four hits and two walks while striking out seven over six innings in a no-decision against the Reds on Tuesday.

Gausman got off to a poor start Tuesday, allowing a pair of two-run homers in the first inning off the bats of Joey Votto and Mike Moustakas. Eventually, the right-hander buckled down. Gausman retired the final 13 batters he faced and now has a 3.20 ERA and 18:5 K:BB in 19.2 innings this season. Assuming the Giants don't skip anyone this weekend, Gausman will get two starts next week (at Philadelphia, vs. Miami).

Nola (0-1) took the loss in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets, allowing three runs on seven hits and a walk over five innings as the Phillies fell 4-0. He struck out seven.

The right-hander didn't pitch poorly as he threw 59 of 92 pitches for strikes, but Philly's bats couldn't solve Marcus Stroman, saddling Nola with the loss. He'll take a 3.45 ERA and strong 18:3 K:BB through 15.2 innings into his next start, set for Sunday at home against the Cardinals.

Anderson didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets, giving up two runs on three hits and three walks over four innings, He struck out three.

Dominic Smith tagged him for a two-run homer in the first inning, but Anderson was able to avoid any further damage despite steady traffic on the bases. The right-hander tossed 44 of his 74 pitches for strikes, and he'll take a 4.00 ERA and subpar 6:5 K:BB through nine innings into his next outing, set for Monday at home against the Giants.

Castillo allowed four runs on seven hits -- including two home runs -- over five innings in a no-decision against the Giants on Tuesday. He struck out seven and did not issue a walk.

The Reds staked Castillo to a four-run lead before he took the mound, but the right-hander gave it all back in the bottom of the frame on a pair of two-run homers. Castillo was good the rest of the way and now has a 12:1 K:BB in his last two starts, indicating he's turned the page on his Opening Day blowup. Castillo would be on normal rest Sunday, but Sonny Gray (back) is due to return this weekend and the Reds haven't given any indication they might skip someone, so expect Castillo's next start to come next Tuesday at home against the Diamondbacks.

Gallen allowed one run on three hits and two walks over four innings during Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the A's. He had eight strikeouts and didn't factor in the decision.

The 25-year-old pitched well after missing the start of the season due to a hairline fracture in his right forearm, with the only run he gave up coming via a solo homer off the bat of Stephen Piscotty. Gallen threw 82 pitches Tuesday and should continue building up his workload when he starts again next week at Cincinnati.