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Lauer didn't factor into the decision against the Diamondbacks on Friday, despite giving up just one earned run on seven hits over 6.1 innings, striking out six and walking one as San Diego eventually prevailed 3-2 in extra innings.

It was an excellent outing for the left-hander, but he wasn't able to nab his seventh victory of the season in a low-scoring contest that took 15 innings to decide. Lauer has been on a nice run of late, as this was his fifth straight appearance in which he's given up two or fewer earned runs. However, his numbers on the season remain unremarkable, with a 4.42 ERA, a 1.54 WHIP and a 100:46 K:BB over 112 innings.

Ryu (7-3) got the win against the Giants on Friday, giving up one earned run on four hits over six innings, striking out three and walking two in the Dodgers' 3-1 victory.

It was a brilliant outing from the left-hander, who got the better of Giants ace Madison Bumgarner and logged his seventh victory of the season in a low-scoring contest. He's been especially effective over his last three starts, a span that has seen him go 3-0 and allow just one earned run over 19 innings. Ryu has only thrown 82.1 innings this season, but he's put up fantastic numbers over that time, with a sparkling 1.97 ERA, an impressive 1.01 WHIP, and an 89:15 K:BB.

Eickhoff (0-1) made his first start of the 2018 season in Friday's loss to the Braves. He went 3.1 innings and allowed two runs on five hits while striking out eight and taking the loss.

In what was only Eickhoff's third appearance of the season, he looked reasonably effective as he fanned eight batters, including seven in a row at one point. It's been a lost year for Eickhoff, who missed most of the season due to various ailments, but he gave the Phillies a glimpse of his talent as he'll look to compete for a spot in next year's rotation.

Urena (9-12) tallied a quality start in Friday's win over the Mets. He went six innings and allowed one run on five hits and four walks while striking out four.

Urena finished the season off very well as he has a 1.20 ERA and 0.97 WHIP over his last 30 innings. He also lowered his ERA sub-four for the first time all season, ending at 3.98 on the year. While Urena isn't much more than an innings-eater, he will likely have a spot in next year's rotation.

DeSclafani (7-8) surrendered three runs on three hits and one walk while striking out six over five innings, taking the loss Friday against Pittsburgh.

DeSclafani's day got off to a rough start, giving up two in the first inning and another in the fourth before exiting down a run. He was saddled with his fourth straight loss in as many outings and finishes the season with a 4.93 ERA and 1.29 WHIP with a 108:30 K:BB over 115 frames. The 28-year-old certainly took a step backward in 2018 after posting a 3.28 ERA over 123.1 innings a year ago.

Wainwright (2-4) allowed four runs on five hits and one walk while striking out seven over five innings, taking the loss Friday against Chicago.

Wainwright didn't get off to a smooth start, giving up two runs in the first inning followed by one in the fourth and another in the fifth. He'd exit in a 4-0 game after tossing 61 of 94 pitches for strikes. Friday's loss was a big blow for St. Louis, a team that's still making a push for a chance at the wild-card game for two games remaining in the season. If the Cardinals do end up making the postseason, Wainwright could serve as a valuable piece of the rotation given his playoff experience.

Hendricks (14-11) allowed two runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out two over eight innings, picking up the win Friday against St. Louis.

Hendricks was spotted an early 4-0 lead and didn't give up a run until the sixth inning. The 28-year-old secured a key victory for the Cubs, who are still looking to clinch the division title with two games to go in the regular season. Hendricks owns a 3.44 ERA and 1.15 WHIP with 161 strikeouts through 199 innings heading into the postseason.

Kennedy underwent a procedure to debride the tendinitis in his left knee Wednesday. He is expected to resume throwing in mid-November, Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Kennedy began feeling soreness in the knee a couple weeks ago, and doctors determined that the surgical route would be best, especially with the season nearing its completion. The right-hander is expected to be fully operational by the time spring training rolls around.

Strasburg will take the mound Saturday against Colorado, Jamal Collier of MLB.com reports.

Strasburg will make his final start of the 2018 season at Coors Field versus the red-hot Rockies. Across 21 outings this year, he's logged a 3.77 ERA and 1.20 WHIP with a 10.8 K/9.

Lugo will be unavailable this weekend due to concerns over his workload, Mike Puma of The New York Post reports.

Lugo equaled his 2017 tally in terms of innings pitched (101.1) after earning the save against the Braves on Wednesday. Across 54 appearances (five starts) with the Mets this year, Lugo logged an impressive 2.66 ERA and 1.08 WHIP. With Robert Gsellman also unavailable during the club's final series of the 2018 season, Anthony Swarzak will likely be the next man up for any save situation.