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Peralta didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 9-5 loss to the Cardinals, giving up four runs on six hits and three walks over three-plus innings while striking out three.

After allowing singles to pitcher Jack Flaherty and then Matt Carpenter to lead off the fourth inning, Peralta was lifted and had to watch Flaherty come around to score. Peralta threw 52 of 80 pitches for strikes and only generated five swinging strikes, so he may have been lucky to escape with as little damage as he did. The right-hander with look to shake it off and deliver a better result when he next heads to the bump April 3 in Cincinnati.

Flaherty didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 9-5 win over the Brewers, allowing four runs on seven hits and a walk over 4.1 innings while striking out four.

He needed 89 pitches (52 strikes) to record 13 outs, and Flaherty gave up some loud contact when he was over the plate, with Ryan Braun's three-run shot in the third inning being the big blow. The right-hander will try to shake this one off and post a better result at home against the Padres on April 4.

Marquez (1-0) allowed one run on two hits and three walks over six innings while striking out seven to pick up the win in Friday's 6-1 victory over the Marlins.

His control wasn't the sharpest -- Marquez threw only 59 of 93 pitches for strikes, uncorking two wild pitches and a HBP in the process -- but Miami had trouble making much good contact against him, with Curtis Granderson's solo shot in the fourth inning being the only extra-base hit off the right-hander. With a successful season debut in the books, Marquez will next take the mound April 3 in Tampa Bay.

Urena was hit by a line drive on the inside of his left knee during Thursday's start but went through his normal post-start workout Friday despite a little swelling, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.

Urena picked up the loss Thursday as he lasted only 4.2 innings and allowed six runs (four earned) on nine hits. According to Fernandez, the 27-year-old has a bullpen session Sunday that should clarify his status for Tuesday's start against the Mets.

Fried tossed a scoreless eighth inning in Thursday's 10-4 loss to the Phillies.

With the Braves' bullpen having an Opening Day meltdown, manager Brian Snitker brought in Fried in a mop-up role to calm things down. The southpaw was ticketed to start for Atlanta on April 4 against the Cubs once the team needs a fifth starter, and his 11-pitch outing here shouldn't impact that plan. If he's needed again between now and then, however, his first start of the season may have to wait.

Lugo picked up his first hold of the season in Thursday's win over the Nationals, striking out the side in a perfect seventh inning.

The right-hander carved through the bottom part of the Nats' order, firing 11 of his 15 pitches for strikes and topping out at 96 mph with his fastball. Lugo set career highs with 11 holds and a 9.2 K/9 in 2018 while bouncing between roles on the pitching staff, but if he gets a chance to settle into a seventh-inning setup assignment in front of Jeurys Familia and new Mets closer Edwin Diaz, he should be able to top those numbers and provide solid fantasy value.

Teheran (0-1) took the loss after surrendering three runs on four hits and two walks while fanning seven over five innings Thursday against Philadelphia.

Teheran turned in a serviceable outing on Opening Day, although he didn't have his best stuff. He allowed a solo homer in the first inning and two more runs crossed the plate in the fourth. The 28-year-old was solid for Atlanta in 2018, finishing with a 3.94 ERA and 162 punchouts over 175.2 innings. He'll have a chance to earn his first victory of the year Thursday against the Cubs.

Nola (1-0) picked up the win and allowed a run on two hits and five walks while striking out eight over six innings Thursday against Atlanta.

Nola surrendered his lone run in the second inning on an RBI single but escaped otherwise unscathed in a 10-4 victory for the Phillies. The 25-year-old right-hander turned in a career-best 2.37 ERA with 224 punchouts over 212.2 frames in 2018, so he'll aim to replicate his numbers from a season ago. Nola will take the mound next against the Twins on April 5.

DeGrom (1-0) allowed five hits and a walk and struck out 10 across six scoreless innings in his first win of the season Thursday against Washington.

DeGrom blanked the Nationals over six frames and got the little run support he needed to kick off the 2019 campaign with a victory. The 30-year-old right-hander was dominant in 2018, posting a 1.70 ERA with 269 punchouts over 217 frames, though he notched just 10 wins due to a lacking offense. The Mets will aim to flip the script for their ace in 2019.

Ryu (1-0) got the win against the Diamondbacks on Thursday, scattering four hits and just one earned run over six strong innings, striking out eight with no walks as the Dodgers cruised to a 12-5 victory.

Ryu got the nod for the Opening Day start with Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) sidelined and didn't disappoint, with the sixth-inning solo shot he served up to Adam Jones the only earned run he yielded on the day. The lefty will look to keep it going in his next start, which will pit him against Madison Bumgarner and the Giants on Tuesday.