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Ray (1-1) picked up the win in Friday's 8-3 victory over the Cubs, allowing three runs on five hits and a walk over five innings while striking out seven.

The southpaw finally got into the win column, getting staked to a 3-0 lead after the first inning and exiting after 94 pitches (55 strikes) with a comfortable four-run margin. Ray's 4.18 ERA and 37:17 K:BB through 32.1 innings are in line with last year's performance. but he faces a tough challenge in his next start, set for next Friday in Coors Field.

Hendricks (1-4) took the loss Friday, coughing up seven runs on 10 hits and a walk over five innings while striking out three as the Cubs fell 8-3 to the Diamondbacks.

The right-hander put together a 1-2-3 second inning on three grounders, but otherwise Hendricks had little luck on all the balls Arizona was putting into play against him. He'll take a 5.33 ERA and 24:8 K:BB through 25.1 innings when he takes the mound again next Friday, at home against the Cards.

Mikolas (2-2) took the loss in Friday's 12-1 drubbing at the hands of the Reds, giving up four runs on six hits -- including three home runs -- and a walk over five innings while striking out four.

The 30-year-old has been consistent so far this season, giving the Cards at least five innings in all six of his starts, but he's been hit hard -- after serving up 16 homers in 200.2 frames last year, Mikolas has already been tagged for eight dingers in only 34 innings in 2019, leading to a 5.29 ERA. He'll try to find a way to keep the ball in the yard in his next outing Wednesday, on the road against the Nats.

DeSclafani (1-1) picked up the win in Friday's 12-1 victory over the Cardinals, tossing six scoreless innings and allowing four hits and three walks while striking out six.

The Reds didn't really pour on the offense until DeSclafani was out of the game, scoring eight runs in the final two innings, but the right-hander didn't need much run support as he cruised to his second straight quality start. He'll carry a 4.26 ERA and 28:11 K:BB through 25.1 innings into his next outing Wednesday, on the road against the Mets.

Martinez (shoulder) was slated to throw a bullpen session Friday and then meet with the team's medical staff over the weekend to plan out the next phase of his rehab, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.

The Cardinals have already determined Martinez will work as a reliever upon return, but he still has some steps remaining in his rehabilitation before he can begin fulfilling that role. The weekend evaluation could well lead to a minor-league rehab assignment, although that remains to be determined.

Wacha (knee) threw a pain-free bullpen session Friday, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.

As a result, Wacha remains on track for activation Monday, when he'd draw the start against the Nationals. However, manager Mike Shildt emphasized that the team will still ensure the right-hander suffers no residual effects from Friday's work over the weekend before making a final decision on his status.

Anderson allowed two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four over 4.2 innings in Friday's no-decision against the Mets.

Anderson pitched well up until the fourth and fifth innings, when he ran into some problems with his command. Spectacular defense by Lorenzo Cain and Ryan Braun did save Anderson from surrendering more than two runs, however. The 31-year-old right-hander has pieced together serviceable back-to-back performances since rejoining the rotation (two runs allowed over 9.2 innings with nine strikeouts), but he still hasn't worked past the fifth inning in a start this year.

DeGrom (2-3) allowed five runs on five hits and three walks while striking out seven over four innings Friday to take the loss against the Brewers.

To put it simply, deGrom just didn't have it in Friday's outing. His night did begin with a three-hour rain delay, which certainly didn't help his cause. He really struggled to locate his pitches throughout the contest, and the reigning NL Cy Young winner surrendered all five of his runs in the fifth inning. Following a brief trip to the injured list due to an elbow issue, deGrom still doesn't quite look like himself.

Urena (1-4) allowed two runs on four hits with four strikeouts and three walks across seven innings in a loss to the Phillies on Friday.

Despite three walks, this was another strong outing for Urena. Unfortunately, it didn't result in a win, as Jared Eickhoff shut down the Marlins hitters in seven scoreless. But Urena does own a 2.25 ERA in his last three outings -- an obvious improvement from his 9.28 ERA in his first three starts. He still has more work to do, though, as he has a 1-4 record with a 5.08 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 25 strikeouts in 33.2 innings this season. Urena's next outing will be Friday at home against the Braves.

Eickhoff (1-1) threw seven shutout innings, allowing only two hits with six strikeouts and a walk in a victory against the Marlins on Friday.

This was only Eickhoff's second start of the year, but he also has a four-inning scoreless relief appearance to his name. Eickhoff struggled in his other start, giving up four runs and four walks. On Friday, he threw 57 of 88 pitches for strikes, including 15 called strikes. Eickhoff is 1-1 with a 2.12 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 20 strikeouts in 17 innings this season. His next start is scheduled to be Friday against the Nationals.