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Woodruff (10-2) picked up the win Saturday, allowing one run on six hits over 7.2 innings while striking out six in a 3-1 victory over the Pirates.

The right-hander looked like he might be in trouble early, but the Bucs' first-inning rally ended after only one run had scored when Josh Bell was thrown out at the plate trying to score on a Colin Moran double, and Woodruff took control after that. He'll carry a 3.79 ERA and 120:25 K:BB through 102 innings into his next start Thursday in Cincinnati.

Lyles (5-4) took the loss in Saturday's 3-1 defeat at the hands of the Brewers, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks over six innings while striking out five.

The right-hander made a strong return from the hamstring strain that landed him on the injured list as he took the mound for the first time since June 8, but a lack of run support doomed Lyles to the loss column. He'll carry a 3.71 ERA and 71:26 K:BB through 70.1 innings into his next outing Thursday, at home against the Cubs.

Gray (9-5) struck out eight and picked up the win Saturday, giving up three runs (two earned) on seven hits and two walks over 6.2 innings in a 5-3 victory over the Dodgers.

The right-hander put together his third straight quality start while winning his fourth straight decision. Gray will carry a 3.84 ERA and 111:40 K:BB through 103 innings into his next outing July 6 in Arizona.

Kershaw (7-2) took the loss Saturday, giving up five runs (four earned) on seven hits over seven innings while striking out seven as the Dodgers were downed 5-3 by the Rockies.

The southpaw served up a two-run homer to Charlie Blackmon in the third inning but was otherwise solid early, and Kershaw was nursing a 3-2 lead before things fell apart for the Dodgers in the sixth. He'll take a 3.23 ERA and 82:15 K:BB through 92 innings into his next start Friday, at home against the Padres.

Stripling is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

Stripling made his first start in two months last Tuesday and yielded two runs (one earned) across three innings. The 29-year-old figures to have a higher pitch count this time around but seems unlikely to be cleared so quickly for a full starter's workload. Stripling has a 3.08 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 52:17 K:BB over 52.2 innings this season and is expected to remain in the rotation for the foreseeable future with Rich Hill (forearm) facing an extended absence.

Eflin allowed three runs on eight hits with one walk and three strikeouts across six innings in a no-decision against the Marlins on Saturday.

The right-hander placed the Phillies in a position to win, throwing his fourth quality start in his last five appearances, but Eflin is just 2-2 during that stretch. Eflin is 7-7 with a 3.34 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 80 strikeouts in 97 innings this season. His next start will come on the road against the Mets on Friday.

Lugo (3-2) allowed two runs on four hits in 1.2 innings, striking out three and walking none to to take the loss against the Braves.

Called on to protect a 4-3 lead, Lugo threw a scoreless seventh inning before running into trouble in the eighth. After retiring Josh Donaldson to open the frame, the right-hander allowed homers on consecutive pitches to Nick Markakis and Austin Riley to give up the lead. Lugo has now given up seven earned runs in his last three appearances, raising his ERA to 3.60 and his WHIP to 1.20 through 40 innings this season.

Teheran gave up two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four through 3.1 innings in a no-decision against the Mets on Saturday.

Teheran was spotted a 3-0 lead but gave up a solo homer to Dominic Smith in the third inning after a 70-minute rain delay. He then permitted another run in the fourth on an RBI double by Jeff McNeil before he was removed after 84 pitches. The right-hander has struggled in his last three starts, allowing 15 earned runs in 11.1 innings, raising his ERA to 3.99 from 2.92. Teheran will try to turn it around in his next start Friday at home against the Marlins.

Matz struck out three and allowed two runs on three hits and zero walks over two innings in a no-decision against the Braves on Saturday.

Matz gave up two first-inning runs on an Ozzie Albies single, but bounced back to retire the side in order in the second. After the game was delayed by rain for 70 minutes, Matz was replaced by Chris Mazza after just 27 pitches. The 28-year-old now holds a 4.95 ERA and a 1.46 WHIP and is lined up to face the Phillies at home next Saturday.

Castillo (7-3) allowed one run on three hits with six strikeouts and three walks across seven innings while taking a loss against the Cubs on Saturday.

He was outstanding but allowed a second-inning homer to Jason Heyward that was all the Cubs needed. Castillo has been particularly effective In his last six starts, permitting only 10 earned runs in 34 innings. The 26-year-old is 7-3 with a 2.47 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP despite walking 52 in 98.1 innings, though Castillo has offset the free passes by punching out 115. He will be on the mound again at home against the Brewers next Thursday.