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Williams (7-6) picked up the win against the Rockies on Thursday, giving up three earned runs on seven hits over seven innings, striking out six and walking none in the Pirates' 11-8 victory.

Williams was given nine runs of support in the first two innings of the game, and he capitalized on the big cushion by tossing a quality start and picking up his seventh win of the season. It was a solid outing for the 27-year-old, but he still sports lackluster numbers overall (5.26 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 90:33 K:BB across 119.2 innings).

Wood did not factor into the decision during Thursday's loss to the Marlins, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out eight across six innings.

All the southpaw's damage came via a trio of solo home runs, including a leadoff homer to Jon Berti in the first inning. He tightened the reins until the fifth, when Austin Dean broke through with a long ball, followed by Starlin Castro's blast in the sixth. Even still, Wood delivered his second quality start of the year after struggling in his last three outings. Hopefully the 28-year-old can continue to shake the dust off from his four-month absence on the injured list (back). He'll carry a 5.80 ERA and 1.40 WHIP into Tuesday's matchup with the Phillies.

Matz (finger) is listed as the Mets' probable starter for Saturday's game against the Phillies.

Matz battled a blister on his left middle finger in his previous outing Aug. 25 versus the Braves, but the issue didn't hinder him from a results standpoint. He worked six innings in the outing, giving up only one run to reduce his season ERA to 4.06. With Matz completing his between-starts throwing session with no renewed discomfort, he's not expected to face any noteworthy restrictions when he returns to the mound this weekend.

Mahle will be recalled from Triple-A Louisville to start Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Mahle will get the ball for Game 1, with Sonny Gray tabbed to start the second half of the twin bill, per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. The right-hander owns a 4.93 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 106:26 K:BB through 19 starts (102.1 innings) with the big club this season and figures to return to a relief role for the stretch run following Saturday's spot start.

Corbin is scheduled to make his next start Sunday against the Marlins, Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic reports.

Corbin looked on track to make only one start (Tuesday against the Orioles) this week, but he'll now get a two step after manager Dave Martinez elected to shorten the rotation to four men on account of Thursday's off day. The lefty was unable to come away with a win despite a strong showing versus Baltimore (seven innings of two-run ball), but he'll have a good opportunity to claim his 11th victory when he takes on a 47-85 Marlins squad.

Hamels (personal) is on track to be activated from the paternity list this weekend and start Saturday against the Brewers, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Hamels left the team Tuesday to be with his wife, Heidi, for the birth of the couple's fifth child. Due to an off day Monday, the Cubs didn't require a replacement in the rotation for Hamels, who will take the hill Saturday on five days' rest. Hamels will look to cap a rough month on a high note after posting a 7.29 ERA and 1.90 WHIP through his first five starts of August.

Gomber (biceps) fired a scoreless first inning during which he allowed one hit and didn't record any walks or strikeouts in his most recent rehab appearance for Double-A Springfield last Monday.

Gomber started the game and fired a modest 11 pitches overall, getting seven into the strike zone. The solid opening frame was a welcome sight after Gomber was hit hard in his rehab debut for High-A Palm Beach last Friday and lasted just one-third of an inning.

Maeda gave up gave up two runs on two hits and three walks while striking out three through five innings in a no-decision against the Padres on Wednesday.

Maeda ran into trouble early, allowing two runs in the first inning before delivering four scoreless innings. The 31-year-old was pulled after 79 pitches and has only pitched more than five innings twice in his last nine starts. The right-hander has a 4.26 ERA with a 1.11 WHIP in his last five starts. Maeda is scheduled for his next start Tuesday against the Rockies at Dodger Stadium.

Hendricks allowed six earned runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out three across 4.2 innings Wednesday against the Mets. He did not factor into the decision.

Hendricks was given a 10-run lead but couldn't escape the fifth inning to qualify for a win. Instead, he allowed back-to-back homers in his final frame before allowing three of the next four batters he faced to reach base, ending his outing. While Hendricks has pitched exceptionally well since the start of July, he allowed seven earned runs across 2.2 innings just three starts ago. Despite the few recent rough patches, Hendricks still owns a 3.47 ERA and 1.12 WHIP across 148 innings for the campaign. He'll look to bounce back in his next start, currently scheduled for Monday against Seattle.

Syndergaard (9-7) allowed 10 runs (nine earned) on nine hits and a walk while striking out five in three innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Cubs.

Things got off track early for Syndergaard, as he allowed seven baserunners in the first inning, capped by a two-run homer off the bat of Ian Happ. He also surrendered two-run homers in both the second and third frames, adding to his horrendous effort. Syndergaard had been in the midst of a dominant stretch, posting a 1.82 ERA across eight starts since the All-Star break entering Wednesday's contest. He'll look to get back on track in his next start but will have another tough matchup, as he's currently projected to face the Nationals on the road Monday.