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Gausman earned a quality start but had to settle for a no-decision in Thursday's game against the Phillies. He allowed three earned runs, five hits and two walks while striking out seven over 6.1 innings.

Gausman ran into some trouble early after allowing three runs in the first three frames, but he settled down and retired the final 11 batters he faced to earn the quality start. He began his stint with the Braves on a roll, but Gausman has now allowed 10 earned runs over his past three starts spanning 16.2 innings. He owns a 3.93 ERA with a 142:47 K:BB ratio over 178.2 innings in 2018, and he'll look build off his quality outing in his next start, which is currently scheduled for Thursday against the Mets.

Velasquez didn't factor into the decision in Thursday's contest against the Braves. He allowed three earned runs, five hits and one walk over three innings while striking out three.

Velasquez was provided the lead on two separate occasions Thursday, but he ended up blowing those leads and was pulled after only three innings of work. He has now lasted less than five innings in three consecutive starts, and he's allowed multiple earned runs in seven of his last eight outings. The strikeout numbers are encouraging (10.0 K/9 in 2018), but Velasquez now owns a 4.59 ERA over 143 innings this season. He'll look to improve on his recent performances in his next start, which is currently scheduled for Tuesday against the Rockies.

Peralta tossed a scoreless ninth inning in Wednesday's victory over the Reds. He struck out two batters and walked one.

It was hardly a save situation for Peralta with the Brewers up 7-0 when he entered the game, but he looked particularly sharp making his first big-league appearance since Aug. 29, hitting 96 on the radar gun and commanding his off-speed stuff. The Brewers have taken measures to limit his innings as the season has wound down, but he should still garner consideration for a spot on the Brewers' playoff roster should they reach the postseason.

Ray (6-2) got the win Wednesday, firing six scoreless innings with eight strikeouts against one hit and four walks versus the Cubs.

Ray struggled some with command with the four walks, but he was otherwise sharp in shutting down a potent Cubs lineup. The lefty seems to be finally rounding into form, allowing two or fewer hits in four straight outings, and carrying a 1.59 ERA and 12.2 K/9 over 34 innings in his last six starts. His ERA now sits at a season-low 3.92 heading into Tuesday's tilt with the Dodgers.

Hamels (4-1) took the loss Wednesday, allowing seven runs on nine hits while striking out four over six innings against the Diamondbacks.

Hamels was in trouble from the start, allowing a three-run home run in the first inning, and he'd later yield another long ball. This was by far the southpaw's worst start since joining the Cubs, as he previously had a shiny 1.57 ERA with his new club. It's tempting to write this one off as a blip on the radar, but the long balls are part of a developing trend with the 34-year-old, who has given up five home runs over his last three starts. He'll look to bounce back Tuesday against the Pirates.

Buehler allowed two unearned runs on three hits and a walk while striking out 12 over six innings in a no-decision Wednesday against the Rockies.

Buehler allowed a pair of unearned runs to come around in the first inning after two hits, a walk and an error but he settled down from that point to toss a gem the rest of the way. The 12 punchouts were easily a personal best -- topping the nine he threw last time out -- but the Dodgers didn't take the lead until he'd already departed, so he had to settle for a no-decision. The 24-year-old boasts an impressive 2.74 ERA and 10.3 K/9 heading into Tuesday's start at Arizona, which could serve as his final start of the regular season.

Anderson didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's loss to the Dodgers, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out four over six innings.

Anderson was taken deep for a solo home run in the second inning and then later allowed another run to come around on a single followed by a double, but those would be the only hits he allowed all night. The southpaw has fired consecutive quality starts for the first time since July, lowering his ERA to 4.76. He'll line up to take on the Phillies at home Tuesday in his next start.

Manager Bud Black wouldn't say when Gray's next start would come, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.

Gray has turned in three consecutive shaky outings, posting a 10.80 ERA while walking nine batters and serving up five homers across 10 innings over that stretch. His struggles have prompted the Rockies to push his next start -- which was scheduled for Sunday against the Diamondbacks -- back while giving Kyle Freeland the ball in his place. It's unclear if Gray will simply take Freeland's vacated spot in the rotation Monday against the Phillies, though with the Rockies vying for a playoff spot, it wouldn't be surprising to see the right-hander skipped altogether.

Freeland is scheduled to start Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.

The young southpaw was originally scheduled to make his next start Monday against the Phillies, but the Rockies opted to skip the struggling Jon Gray's turn in the rotation and move Freeland's start up by a day instead. The southpaw, who owns a 2.95 ERA and 1.23 WHIP through 31 starts this season, will be pitching on regular rest thanks to an off day Thursday.

Eflin (11-7) struck out nine batters across five scoreless innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Mets. He allowed three hits and issued three walks.

Eflin was dialed in Wednesday, allowing just one baserunner to reach third base while tying a season high with nine whiffed batters. The young right-hander has now allowed just one run over his last two starts (11.1 innings) after giving up 16 runs across his previous four outings (16.2 innings). He'll look to keep things rolling in his next start, which will come on the road against the Rockies.