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The Mets will open their three-game series at Miami on Friday with Jacob deGrom on the mound, the team announced Wednesday.

The team will then turn to Bartolo Colon for Saturday's game with Steven Matz concluding the series Sunday.

Braves starter Williams Perez had a rough outing against the Marlins on Wednesday. The young right-hander allowed six runs (four earned) on nine hits over five innings. He walked one and did not strike anyone out, en route to the 7-3 loss.

Perez (4-6, 5.65 ERA) allowed two runs in the second inning, but the Braves rallied back with three in the third to give Perez a lead. He gave that lead right back however, as the Marlins scored one in the fourth and three more in the fifth, including a two-run home run by Marcell Ozuna.

Perez has had some difficulties lately. He hasn't won a start since June 20 and has lost six of his last seven starts. He has given up four earned runs or more in four consecutive outings.

Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke continued his masterful season during Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Giants.

Greinke surrendered one run on five hits over 7 1/3 innings. He also struck out five and walked one. Greinke received his 15th win of the season for his effort.

He is 10-1 over his last 12 outings.

Reds pitcher Anthony DeSclafani did not pitch well enough to earn a quality start or a win during Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Cubs.

DeSclafani allowed three runs on four hits over 5 2/3 innings. He also struck out seven and walked two. His ERA now stands at 3.87.

DeSclafani is winless in his last five outings.

Pirates pitcher Gerrit Cole struggled during the opening inning and he never recovered during Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Brewers.

Cole allowed five runs on eight hits over four innings. Four of the runs came in the first inning. He also struck out two and walked one.

Cole is 1-4 over his last seven outings.

Braves pitcher Mike Foltynewicz was placed on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation near his rib area, reports the team's radio network. 

With Foltynewicz on the DL, the team will turn to Williams Perez to start Wednesday's game against Miami. Perez went 4-5 with a 5.56 ERA in 14 starts earlier this season.

Marlins starter Justin Nicolino arrived on the mound Tuesday night on a roll. He left downright hot.

Nicolino pitched seven shutout innings in Atlanta. He allowed six hits with two walks and three strikeouts. He got out of a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the third and cruised the rest of the way.

The southpaw has given up on six runs in his last 27 1/3 innings in improving his ERA to 3.07, its lowest point since his first outing on June 20.

Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg was able to throw Tuesday, but the team may skip his next start, reports MASNSports.com. The team will see how Strasburg responds Wednesday before determining his next outing.

Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin was solid in his outing against the Rockies in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader. The young left-hander allowed two runs on seven hits over 6 1/3 innings. He struck out four and did not walk a batter, en route to the 6-4 victory.

Corbin (4-3, 3.67 ERA) allowed solo home runs to DJ LeMahieu and Kyle Parker for the only damage done against him in this one. But the D-Backs' offense provided him with ample run support, as he came away with the win.

The Mets will turn to pitcher Steven Matz to start this weekend at Miami, reports Newsday. Matz is taking the start from Noah Syndergaard.

Matz was activated from the disabled list Tuesday. He had not pitched since July 5 because of a partially torn lat muscle.