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Maeda (5-2) picked up the win in Wednesday's 2-0 victory over the Padres, scattering three hits over 6.2 scoreless innings while striking out a season-high 12.

He not only took care of business on the mound, Maeda gave himself all the run support he would need with a two-run single in the second inning. The right-hander will carry a 3.51 ERA and 52:20 K:BB through 51.1 innings into his next start Wednesday in Tampa Bay.

Marquez pitched 6.1 innings, allowing five runs on 10 hits while striking out six in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Red Sox. He did not factor in the decision.

Marquez has allowed at least six hits in each of his six starts since throwing a one-hitter versus the Giants on April 14. The rough outing Wednesday sees his ERA rise to 3.80 on the year, to go with a 1.19 WHIP and 65 strikeouts through 64 innings pitched. Marquez will need to be stingier with allowing baserunners when he takes on the Pirates on Tuesday.

Soroka (4-1) picked up the win in Wednesday's 4-0 victory over the Cardinals, giving up three hits and three walks over seven scoreless innings while striking out three.

The right-hander ran into serious trouble in the third inning, loading the bases on two walks and a HBP with one out, but Soroka coaxed a double-play grounder out of Paul Goldschmidt to escape the jam. The 21-year-old has yet to give up more than a single run in any of his six starts since his promotion, and Soroka will take a dazzling 0.98 ERA and 34:14 K:BB through 36.2 innings into his next outing Monday in San Francisco.

Wacha (3-1) took the loss Wednesday, giving up two runs (one earned) on four hits and four walks over five innings while striking out four in a 4-0 loss to Atlanta.

The right-hander threw only 51 of 90 pitches for strikes and generated only five swinging strikes, but Wacha was able to escape without too much damage. He'll take a 4.93 ERA and 39:26 K:BB through 42 innings into his next start Tuesday, at home against the Royals.

Urena (1-6) took the loss Wednesday as the Marlins dropped a 1-0 decision to the Rays, giving up one run on six hits and a walk over six innings while striking out two.

The right-hander has now delivered five quality starts in his last six outings, posting a 2.77 ERA and 24:11 K:BB through 39 innings over that stretch, but he has only one win to show for it thanks to Miami's pop-gun offense. Urena will hope for more run support in his next outing Wednesday in Detroit.

Gray allowed three earned runs on five hits and no walks while striking out seven across five innings Wednesday against the Cubs. He did not factor into the decision.

Gray allowed two home runs -- a two-run shot in the second inning followed by a solo homer in the fourth frame -- to account for all three of his earned runs. Despite the significant struggles in this start, Gray has allowed just 0.8 HR/9 for the season. After he walked eight batters across his last two starts spanning 9.1 innings, it was encouraging to see Gray not issue any free passes. He's currently lined up to start Tuesday at Milwaukee.

Darvish allowed two runs on five hits across 5.1 innings Wednesday against the Reds but did not factor into the decision. He struck out 11 and did not issue any walks.

Though he failed to complete six innings for the eighth time in nine starts this year, Darvish still put together his most encouraging outing of the season. The 11 strikeouts are a season high, and the zero walks are a welcome sight for the righty after he had issued four or more walks in four of his previous five starts. Darvish will look to build on this his next time out Monday against the Phillies.

Corbin (4-1) gave up one run on four hits and one walk while striking out 11 through eight innings to earn the win over the Mets on Wednesday.

Corbin only allowed five baserunners as he cruised to his fourth win. The 29-year-old was dominant, generating 18 swinging strikes, including 12 on his slider. He has been on a tremendous run, posting quality starts in eight of his nine outings this season. Corbin will look to stay hot in his next start Monday against the Mets.

Walker (elbow) was removed from his rehab outing at extended spring training Wednesday after experiencing right shoulder soreness, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

It was Walker's second game appearance at extended spring training as he continues his recovery from Tommy John surgery in April 2018. The 26-year-old is scheduled to undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the shoulder issue.

Manager Torey Lovullo said Greinke exited Wednesday's game against the Pirates with abdominal tightness, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

Greinke apparently suffered the injury on his final pitch of the day. The right-hander will undergo an MRI on Friday, after which the severity of the injury should clear up. Prior to exiting with the injury, Greinke had allowed just five baserunners (four hits, one walk) while striking out five across 7.2 scoreless innings.