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Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard became the first pitcher in MLB history to strike out 10, allow 10 hits and get pulled before throwing five innings in Tuesday's loss to San Diego, per NJ.com.

Syndergaard (2-2) surrendered a two-run single to Alexi Amarista and a two-run triple to Will Venable in the second. Cory Spangenberg tripled in another run off Syndergaard in the third, and Derek Norris launched a solo home run off the right-hander in the fourth. He was charged with seven earned runs on 10 hits and no walks over four innings of a 7-2 defeat. 

"It was definitely a frustrating start for me because I went out there and I felt like I had some of the best stuff I've had all year," Syndergaard said, per MLB.com. "It was kind of like the start that Cashner had … not a whole lot of hard contact, just kind of hitting balls where people weren't. You can try to take some positives away from it, like the 10 strikeouts. And I was fortunate that I didn't walk anybody. But I didn't get the job done."

Syndergaard allowed eight runs -- five earned -- over his first three career starts before tossing 7 1/3 scoreless innings prior to Tuesday's uneven outing. He owns a 3.77 ERA, a 1.26 WHIP and 32:5 K:BB ratio over 28 2/3 innings. His next start will come Tuesday at home against San Francisco.

Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke gave up a season-high 10 hits which led to five runs during Tuesday's 9-8 win over the Rockies.

Greinke only struck out two and walked one over six innings of work Tuesday. He received a no-decision for his effort. The five runs broke a five-consecutive start streak of only allowing one run or less.

Tuesday's start was Greinke's first outing this season in which he did not earn a quality start for his effort. His next expected start is scheduled for Sunday against the Cardinals.

Reds starter Johnny Cueto allowed just one earned run in six innings, but an unearned run and a Philadelphia rally against the Reds' bullpen forced him to settle for a no-decision. 

Cueto allowed five hits and didn't walk a batter, striking out four. He left with a 4-2 lead. Cueto hadn't pitched since May 19 due to a shoulder injury.

"It doesn't feel 100 percent yet, but it's progressing. I'm getting better," Cueto said, per MLB.com. "Not really in the elbow situation. Thank God, I feel great. I felt kind of nervous in the beginning because coming from an injury, you don't know what to expect. Overall, I felt really good. It's just about being ready and being back in shape."

Cueto's next start is Sunday, against San Diego. 

Phillies starter Sean O'Sullivan gave up four runs on nine hits over 5 2/3 innings, but the Phillies rallied after he left the game, allowing him to escape with a no decision. 

O'Sullivan walked one and struck out one. 

O'Sullivan's next start will be Sunday, against San Francisco. 

Cardinals pitcher Lance Lynn threw 7 2/3 scoreless innings Tuesday to help lead the Cardinals to a 1-0 win over the Brewers.

He also struck out five batters and walked one during the outing. Lynn picked up his fourth win of the season for his effort and his ERA now stands at 3.03.

"He was great, and really is finding a great feel for manipulating the fastball with cuts, sink and four-seam," manager Mike Matheny said of Lynn, per MLB.com. "Not many guys can get away with what he's doing. But he's locating it so well and taking off a little bit to put more run on and he's doing a real nice job."

The 7 2/3 innings was Lynn's longest outing of the season. He has now tossed at least six innings in nine of his 11 starts this season. His next expected start is scheduled for Sunday at the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks suffered a loss to Miami on Tuesday. 

Hendricks dropped to 1-2, after allowing four runs on seven hits over six innings. He walked two and struck out seven. 

Hendricks' next start is Sunday at Washington. 

Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Phillies.

Cueto hasn't pitched since May 19 while dealing with right elbow stiffness, but he's ready to return to action after a two-week break. He's 3-4 with a 3.03 ERA and 60:12 K:BB ratio in 65 1/3 innings.

The Reds are heavy road favorites (-167) in Philadelphia, per VegasInsider.com.

Padres manager Bud Black discussed the team's rotation on Monday, saying that two of Ian Kennedy, Odrisamer Despaigne and Brandon Morrow would remain in the rotation upon Morrow's return, MLB.com reports.

"We have several options," said Black. "Despaigne made three good starts; no doubt about it. The options are when Brandon comes back, move Morrow into the rotation and move either Ian or Despaigne to the bullpen . . . or put Brandon in bullpen."

Despaigne opened the season in the bullpen, while Morrow also has bullpen experience. Kennedy hasn't pitched out of the bullpen before but has struggled in the rotation this year, posting a 7.15 ERA and 37:14 K:BB ratio in 39 innings.

"Kennedy's trying to get his release point a little higher for a better downward angle," Black said. "It's a little different for Ian, who is more of a drop-and-drive, long-stride thrower. There are subtle adjustments. Fastball command has been an issue. Physically he feels fine, just a couple minor mechanical adjustments. In the games he's pitched well, he's located his fastball and his secondary pitches landed in the strike zone. We want to get Ian back to being the pitcher we've seen here."

Morrow is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A San Antonio on Tuesday and is expected to make at least two rehab starts with the team.

"Brandon has to pitch well and feel good Tuesday," said Black. "He'll probably have to do it again Sunday. Sixty pitches Tuesday and then bump to 75-80, so when he comes back he'll be capable of 90, 95, 100 pitches."

After undergoing further evaluation, the Nationals' original diagnosis of a left trapezius strain for starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg has been confirmed, manager Matt Williams told reporters Tuesday.

Williams said Strasburg won't throw until the injury is healed, but he might only be down for a matter of days, per CSNwashington.com.

“We have to make sure we determine what it is and fix it,” Williams said. “Whatever’s causing that in his back, we have to see if we can fix it, then get him back out there and allow him to be free and easy and pitch and do what he does best.”

Strasburg went on the 15-day disabed list Saturday after pitching just one inning Friday at Cincinnati. The right-hander is having a tough start to the season, as he is 3-5 with a 6.55 ERA in 10 starts. He has been plagued by poor fastball command through the first two months.

“We’ve looked at it extensively,” Williams said. “[Pitching coach Steve McCatty] has looked at it, all the video. There’s minor adjustments that guys make during the course of a season, but nothing that glares at us that he’s changed or that’s drastically different, no.”

Pirates pitcher Gerrit Cole allowed two runs — zero earned — in Monday night's 4-3 win over the Giants. 

The two runs allowed occurred in the first inning thanks to a Jung Ho Kang throwing error with two outs. Cole put in an inspired performance, striking out nine while walking two and surrendering five hits.

"To find another gear in that sixth ... to push himself out there, there was a hole dug, and he was the guy to get out of it," manager Clint Hurdle said after the game, per MLB.com. "You shake your head a couple of times, and the bases are loaded and you got to go to work."

Cole has now struck out 26 batters in his past three games. Cole now has an 8-2 record with a 1.90 ERA. 

His next start is scheduled for Sunday against the Braves.