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Flaherty did not factor into the decision versus the Braves on Sunday despite pitching six scoreless innings, allowing only three hits without issuing a walk. He struck out seven.

Flaherty deserved better in this one but was deprived of a win when Jordan Hicks allowed three Braves runs in the ninth inning. The closer's implosion should not take away from Flaherty's masterful performance, as he gave up only three harmless singles and induced 13 swinging strikes. He'll carry a 3.77 ERA and 1.17 WHIP into his next start against the Cubs on Saturday.

Teheran received a no-decision in St. Louis on Sunday, throwing five innings and giving up three runs (one earned) on two hits and four walks while striking out one.

The outing was a mixed bag for Teheran -- he gave up only two hits and would have limited the Cardinals to a single run if not for a dropped line drive in left field by Austin Riley, but he labored by throwing 98 pitches in five innings and issued four free passes. He also established a season-low by striking out only one batter. Still, Teheran extended his streak of giving up one earned run or less to five consecutive starts and lowered his season ERA to a healthy 3.53 despite a dangerous 4.5 BB/9. He'll have a home matchup with Detroit on Sunday in his next scheduled start.

Wheeler (4-3) allowed three runs on five hits with eight strikeouts and one walk across 7.1 innings while earning a victory against the Tigers on Sunday.

Over the last seven starts, Wheeler has been a strikeout machine, posting 56 punchouts in 47.1 innings. He has won three of his four decisions during that stretch too. Overall, he has a 4.63 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 78 strikeouts in 70 innings this season. Wheeler is scheduled to pitch next against the Diamondbacks on Friday.

The Pirates confirmed that Keller would be recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis to start the second game of Monday's doubleheader Monday against the Reds.

Pittsburgh will presumably designate Keller as the 26th man for the doubleheader, but the right-hander could avoid a trip back to Indianapolis with a solid performance in his MLB debut. With Trevor Williams (side) recently joining Jameson Taillon (elbow) on the injured list, the Pirates are down to only three established healthy starters. Nick Kingham (8.76 ERA, 1.99 WHIP in 24.2 innings) and Steven Brault (7.11 ERA, 1.74 WHIP in 25.1 innings) have both been major disappointments in long relief and as spot starters/primary pitchers this season, so Keller probably won't have a high bar to clear to stick around with the big club.

Marquez gave up four runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out four through 6.1 innings in a no-decision against the Orioles on Sunday.

Marquez only allowed three hits and one run through six innings, but he gave up four hits and three runs while only registering one out in the seventh inning. He has a 5-2 record with a 3.56 ERA through 12 starts this season, but he has a 5.40 ERA at home. Marquez will make his next start Friday at Coors Field against the Blue Jays.

Maeda (6-2) yielded three runs on five hits and struck out four over five innings Sunday in a win against the Pirates.

Maeda gave up a two-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the fifth, but he'd come out of the ballgame with a one-run lead. He needed 81 pitches (57 strikes) to retire the first 15 batters of the contest. The 31-year-old was placed on the shelf May 17 due to a left adductor contusion, but he was able to return after missing just one start. The right-hander owns a 3.67 ERA with 56 punchouts over 56.1 innings following Sunday's outing.

Quintana (4-4) gave up six runs (five earned) on 12 hits and one walk while striking out two through 5.1 innings to take the loss against the Reds on Sunday.

Quintana was knocked around, breaking an impressive streak of eight outings in which he had allowed three or fewer runs. The left-hander has a 3.73 ERA through 10 starts this season and will make his next start Saturday against the Cardinals.

Eflin (5-5) yielded three runs on six hits and one walk in 3.2 innings Sunday, striking out four and taking the loss against Milwaukee.

Eflin got through two frames unscathed but allowed homers in the third and fourth innings. It was the first time he'd allowed more than one long ball in a start since April 13. Eflin came down with a stomach bug approximately two hours prior to first pitch, which may have contributed to his struggles, per Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic. Even with the ugly outing, Eflin owns a solid 3.02 ERA and 51:14 K:BB across 65.2 frames in 2019. The 25-year-old will take on the Dodgers in Los Angeles on Saturday.

Woodruff (7-1) allowed one run on one hit across eight innings, striking out 10 and earning the victory over Philadelphia on Sunday.

He was perfect through five frames before Aaron Knapp took Woodruff deep for a solo shot on his lone mistake of the day. On top of mowing down the Phillies on the mound, he also went 2-for-3 with a couple of RBI at the dish. The 26-year-old has now picked up a win in each of his last six decisions dating back to April 16. Woodruff will carry a 3.22 ERA into Pittsburgh on Saturday.

Wood (back) could begin a throwing program back in Cincinnati with the Reds when they return home next week, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

It's still a long way back for Wood, who doesn't have an official timetable for his return. "If all goes well, he would stay with us and keep his throwing program up until the time he needs to start adding bullpens, and hopefully he takes the next step of pitching in games on a rehab assignment," manager David Bell said.