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Mahle was charged with two runs (one earned) on two hits over 6.1 innings in a no-decision against the Cardinals in the first game of Sunday's doubleheader. He struck out five and did not issue a walk.

Mahle got 10 swinging strikes on 90 pitches and did not hand out a free pass, bringing his walk rate down to just 5.7 percent this season. It was an encouraging step forward for Mahle after he was injured and then demoted. He may not be a regular in the rotation yet, but the Reds will likely work Mahle in for a few more turns before the end of the season.

Eflin allowed one run on three hits and a walk in seven innings against the Mets on Sunday but did not factor into the decision. He struck out three.

Eflin's chief mistake was a fastball that Pete Alonso deposited over the left field wall for a solo home run in the first inning. He was nearly flawless for the remainder of his seven innings, allowing only three additional baserunners on a pair of hits and a walk. Although he whiffed just three batters, Eflin was in control of the zone most of the night, throwing a first-pitch strike to 18 of 24 hitters. The 25-year-old has allowed only three runs in 13 innings over his last two starts and will get a chance to build upon the momentum when he heads to New York to face the Mets on Friday in his next scheduled start.

Stroman did not factor into the decision against Philadelphia on Sunday, completing six innings and giving up two runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out six.

Stroman gave up a pair of runs in the second inning but quieted the Phillies the rest of the way, fanning six batters and tying a season high by inducing 18 swinging strikes. The 28-year-old has compiled a 4.55 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 31:14 K:BB over 31.2 innings since joining the Mets at the trade deadline. His next scheduled start will come at home against the Phillies on Saturday.

Teheran (9-8) allowed two runs on three hits and four walks over six innings Sunday, striking out five batters and earning the win over the White Sox.

Oddly enough, the only two runs to score on Teheran scored on a single by opposing pitcher Lucas Giolito. In his last four outings, the 6-foot-2 righty owns a 20:13 K:BB in just 20.1 innings. He also lowered his ERA slightly to 3.38. Teheran will host the Nationals on Saturday.

Castillo (14-5) earned the win against St. Louis on Sunday, pitching six innings and giving up three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out eight.

Castillo gave up all three runs in a difficult third inning that included a home run, a triple and three free passes but otherwise held the Cardinals at bay to earn his 14th victory. The 26-year-old tossed his 18th quality start of the season while hurling six or more innings for the 13th time in his last 16 outings. He'll carry a 3.25 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 198:66 K:BB into his next scheduled start, at home against Arizona on Saturday.

Stripling threw three shutout innings Sunday, allowing two hits while striking out two in the win over Arizona. He did not factor into the decision.

In his first MLB action since July 24, Stripling needed just 31 pitches to cruise through three solid innings. Down the stretch, his role is a bit unclear; he's expected to move to the bullpen but could make a few spot starts as well.

May (head) passed his concussion test after the game and instead was diagnosed with a contusion to the top right side of his head, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

May entered the game in the fourth inning in relief for starting pitcher Ross Stripling and only recorded one out before taking a scary line drive to the head off the bat of Jake Lamb. The blow to the head appeared to be a lot worse than the diagnosis entails, either way. It's a huge break for May and for the Dodgers that he came out of that with just a head bruise, though May could still miss time to recover.

Corbin (11-6) allowed three runs on three hits and three walks while striking out eight over six innings of work as he cruised to an easy win against the Marlins on Sunday.

Corbin had a historic day on the mound as he became the third pitcher on the Nationals' staff to record 200 strikeouts during the 2019 season. He had a particularly good day overall as he worked four shutout innings before running into some trouble in the fifth, where he gave up all three of his runs on a Starlin Castro solo home run, an Austin Dean RBI double, and a Bryan Holaday RBI sacrifice fly. He then went on to pitch a scoreless sixth and was done for the day after 95 pitches. The southpaw now owns a 3.19 ERA to go along with a 201:54 K:BB ratio across 174.2 innings in 2019. He slated to start next against the Braves in Atlanta on Friday.

Lauer (8-8) yielded four runs on six hits over six innings Sunday, striking out nine batters and earning the win over San Francisco.

Lauer allowed a pair of two-run shots Sunday, one to Kevin Pillar in the first inning and another to Evan Longoria in the sixth. His nine strikeouts set a new career best, though. After losing four straight decisions in June and July, the 24-year-old lefty has now won his last three, though he still sports a 4.55 ERA. He'll face the Rockies at home Saturday.

May took a line drive to the head off the bat of Jake Lamb during his appearance in Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, but he got up and walked off the field under his own power, Richard Morin of The Arizona Republic reports.

May had just entered the game in relief for starting pitcher Ross Stripling and got through just one out before being hit in the head with a sharp line drive. It's encouraging that May was able to get up and walk off the field without any assistance, but it wouldn't be surprising if he were forced to miss some time as a result of the incident.