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Wright didn't factor into the decision Saturday, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk over six innings while striking out four in a 4-2 loss to the Marlins.

The runs scored on solo shots by Jorge Alfaro and Pete O'Brien, but otherwise Wright breezed to a quality start, throwing 46 of 77 pitches for strikes. The rookie right-hander will try again for his first big-league win Thursday, at home against the Mets.

Alcantara didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Braves, giving up two runs on four hits and five walks over four innings. He didn't record a strikeout.

The outing was a major letdown after Alcantara's brilliant 2019 debut against the Rockies, but it's not that surprising the 23-year-old would be inconsistent from start to start given his track record. The right-hander threw 55 of 93 pitches for strikes and only fired eight first-pitch strikes through 21 batters, and he'll face a tough test in his next trip to the mound Friday, at home against the Phillies.

Williams allowed four runs (three earned) on seven hits and no walks in six innings against the Reds on Saturday. He struck out three but did not factor into the decision.

Facing the Reds for the second time in six days, Williams faltered in the third inning, giving up three runs. The right-hander, who threw 58 of 87 pitches for strikes, was hurt by an error from third baseman Colin Moran. He's set to pitch next weekend against the Nationals on the road. Williams started once in Washington last season, giving up three runs in 5.2 innings.

Matz allowed two hits and four walks across five scoreless innings against the Nationals on Saturday. He struck out eight but did not factor in the decision.

Matz exited the game with a 1-0 lead, but both offenses came alive once the bullpens entered the game. The 27-year-old has given up three runs (one earned) in his first two starts (10.1 innings) of the season. Matz lines up to take the mound again Thursday versus the Braves.

Corbin allowed three runs on six hits and one walk over six innings during Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Mets. He struck out nine and did not factor into the decision.

Corbin served up three home runs on the afternoon but managed to keep things in check since all three were solo shots. The 29-year-old has a 3.75 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 13:3 K:BB across 12 innings during his first two starts with the Nationals but has yet to pick up a win. Corbin is next set to take the mound against the Pirates next weekend.

Paddack gave up one run (none earned) over 3.2 innings in a no-decision against St. Louis on Saturday. He allowed one hit and four walks while striking out four.

Paddack was nicked for a run in the second inning on a Kolten Wong sacrifice fly but was lifted after walking two consecutive batters in the fourth after 89 pitches. The 23-year-old had difficulty finding the plate and will need to improve his 11:5 K:BB in order to go deeper into games. His next opportunity is currently scheduled for Thursday at Arizona.

Manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that Kershaw (shoulder) will make another minor-league rehab start, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Kershaw had a successful bullpen session Saturday to set the table for his second rehab start next week, though it has not been determined if he will head to Double-A Tulsa or Triple-A Oklahoma City. The veteran left-hander threw 61 pitches over 4.1 innings during his first rehab start Thursday, so he should continue ramping up his workload from there. If all goes well, Kershaw could seemingly return to the majors for his 2019 debut shortly thereafter.

Hill (knee) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Saturday, SportsNet LA reports.

Hill appeared to throw with normal effort on his sprained left knee. The veteran southpaw is expected to throw another bullpen session while the Dodgers are in St. Louis next week.

Anderson allowed one run over three innings of relief and picked up his first win of the season in Friday's victory over the Cubs.

Anderson served up a homer to Willson Contreras, but that was the only baserunner he allowed after replacing starter Brandon Woodruff in the top of the fifth inning. Anderson has allowed just two earned runs (3.60 ERA) and three hits while posting an 8:2 K:BB over five innings of relief this season, but he isn't on the verge of reclaiming a spot in the rotation as of now. He presumably would be the top option should the Brewers need another starter down the road, however.

Woodruff didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 13-10 win over the Cubs, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks over four innings while striking out eight.

The Brewers gave Woodruff plenty of run support -- they had an 8-0 lead after three innings -- but the right-hander just wasn't efficient enough to take advantage and land in the win column, throwing 57 of 88 pitches for strikes before hitting the showers. He'll take a strong 13:3 K:BB through nine innings into his next start Wednesday on the road against the Angels.