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Hamels gave up three runs on three hits with six walks while striking out seven through 5.1 innings in a no-decision against the Dodgers on Wednesday.

There were some positives as Hamels struck out seven with 14 swinging strikes, but he also allowed six free passes in only 5.1 innings. The 35-year-old had only walked three hitters coming into this contest, so this looks more like the outlier than a cause for concern. The left-hander has a 3-0 record with a 2.59 ERA through five starts. Hamels will make his next start Tuesday in Seattle.

Buehler gave up three runs on four hits with two walks while striking out one through 5.2 innings in a no-decision against the Cubs on Wednesday.

Buehler pitched 5.2 scoreless innings before giving up a three-run home run to Javier Baez that promptly ended his outing. This wasn't a typical Buehler start as he only induced seven swinging strikes and struck out one batter. It's not been the first month of the season that was expected for the 24-year-old as he has a 2-0 record with a 5.25 ERA and 6.8 K/9 through five starts. Buehler will get his next start Tuesday in San Francisco.

Marquez (3-1) earned the win against the Nationals on Wednesday by allowing three runs on eight hits across seven innings. He struck out seven and walked two.

Marquez found himself trailing 3-0 after the top of third inning but the Rockies' offense rallied for nine straight runs and he proceeded to shut down the Nationals to put himself in position for his third win. The 24-year-old has a 2.54 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 37:10 K:BB over 39 innings and lines up to pitch against the Brewers next week.

Wainwright (2-2) earned the win against the Brewers on Wednesday by giving up one run on four hits over six innings. He struck out three and walked one.

Wainwright looked to be in trouble early as he gave up a solo home run and back-to-back singles during the first inning, but he initiated an inning-ending double play and never looked back. The veteran right-hander has a 3.96 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 22:10 K:BB over 25 innings and figures to take the mound again next week at Washington.

Paddack (1-1) got the win against the Mariners on Wednesday, throwing a seven-inning shutout while allowing just one hit, striking out nine and walking one as the Padres prevailed 1-0.

Paddack turned in a brilliant and efficient outing, needing just 83 pitches to make it through seven innings while allowing just two runners to reach base. The rookie has been a revelation so far this season, as he's now sporting a stellar 1.67 ERA, 0.67 WHIP and 30:8 K:BB through 27 innings. He'll look to keep it rolling in his next start, which will see him take the hill in a road matchup against the Braves on Tuesday.

DeGrom (elbow) threw another bullpen session Wednesday without issues and remains on track to start Friday against the Brewers, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

DeGrom dealt with an elbow scare but has received consistently positive news for several days now. He's thrown without issue and was cleared of any serious issue by an MRI, so he should be set to return when first eligible.

Gore gave up one run on three hits over six innings for High-A Lake Elsinore on Tuesday, striking out nine with one walk, Bill Center of Padres.com reports.

Gore is dominating opponents through four starts for Lake Elsinore, as this outing gives him a 1.23 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 27 strikeouts over 22 innings. The 2017 first-round pick is showing why he's one of the team's more highly rated prospects, and is making a strong case for a promotion to Double-A in the early going.

Lyles (hand) is slated to start Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Lyles' previous outing Friday against the Giants came to an end after six shutout innings when he bruised his pitching hand while trying to knock down a comebacker to the mound. His removal was merely for precautionary purposes, as Lyles proceeded to play catch a day later without issue. He'll now return to action on his normal four days' rest and will bring a shiny 0.53 ERA and 0.88 WHIP into the contest.

Wacha (knee) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Friday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Wacha is currently on the injured list with left knee patellar tendinitis, though his stay on the shelf is expected to be brief. If everything goes as planned during Friday's mound session, Wacha could be cleared to rejoin the Cardinals' rotation Monday against the Nationals.

Williams (1-1) allowed two runs on four hits with four strikeouts and one walk across seven innings in a loss to the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

Once again, Williams was pretty fantastic, but he didn't get the support he needed to win. Williams owns a 2.59 ERA and 0.96 WHIP and yet he possesses just a 1-1 record. He also has 21 strikeouts versus only six walks in 31.1 innings across five starts. His next scheduled outing is Sunday on the road against the Dodgers.