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Cardinals pitcher Lance Lynn didn't factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing two earned runs on six hits and three walks in six innings while striking out three in his team's 5-2 loss to the Pirates.

Lynn fell behind 2-0 after a solo home run in the fifth inning, but the offense scored a pair of runs in the seventh to take him off the hook. He owns a 2.79 ERA and 147:60 K:BB ratio in 164 2/3 innings. Lynn is scheduled to face the Pirates again Monday.

Braves pitcher Alex Wood took a loss Tuesday, giving up three earned runs on five hits and one walk in seven innings while striking out six in his team's 3-2 defeat against the Mets.

Wood (9-10) surrendered an RBI single in the second before serving up a two-run home run in the fourth. Despite the loss, he's turned in six straight quality starts. Wood owns a 3.09 ERA and 130:38 K:BB ratio in 137 innings. He's scheduled to face the Marlins Sunday.

Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels tossed a strong start Tuesday against the Nationals. 

Hamels allowed three runs on eight hits over seven innings. He struck out five and walked one during the outing. Hamels was dominant early, keeping the Nationals off the board through the first six innings. He ran into some trouble near the end of his start. Hamels loaded the bases with one out in the seventh, and immediately gave up two run-scoring singles. Hamels came out for the eighth inning, but allowed a solo home to Asdrubal Cabrera to lead off the inning. He was pulled from the game at that point. Hamels threw 84 pitches during the outing. 

Hamels left with the game tied, picking up a no-decision. He’ll take on the Braves in his next start.

Dodgers pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu will throw a simulated game Wednesday after completing a bullpen session Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Ryu said that he didn't feel bad after Tuesday's bullpen but that he also wasn't throwing at full speed. If all continues to go well, he may be able to rejoin the rotation this weekend.

Pirates starter Charlie Morton is expected to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Thursday with Double-A Altoona, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review on Monday. Morton was placed on the disabled list on Aug. 17 with right hip inflammation and remains hopeful of pitching again for the Pirates this season.

Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha is scheduled to join Double-A Springfield to throw live batting practice on Wednesday, MLB.com reports. It remains to be seen how many sessions he'll need before starting a minor-league rehab assignment.

Rockies pitcher Christian Bergman earned his first major-league win Sunday, giving up four earned runs on nine hits and two walks in 6 1/3 innings while striking out one in his team's 7-4 victory over the Marlins.

Bergman (1-2) came off the disabled list earlier in the day to make his first start since June 20 due to a fractured hand, and he came out victorious despite allowing two runs in the second inning and two more in the seventh. He owns a 6.75 ERA and 11:4 K:BB ratio in 21 1/3 innings. Bergman is scheduled to face the Diamondbacks Friday.

Diamondbacks pitcher Chase Anderson was stuck with a loss Sunday, allowing five runs (four earned) on six hits and four walks in five innings and striking out five in his team's 7-4 defeat against the Padres.

Anderson (7-6) was touched up for two runs in the first inning before surrendering a three-run home run in the fifth. It's his second straight rough performance after pitching well through July and the first half of August. Anderson owns a 3.90 ERA and 81:35 K:BB ratio in 92 1/3 innings. He's scheduled to face the Rockies next Sunday.

Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg wasn't a factor in the decision Sunday, allowing five earned runs on eight hits and two walks in four innings and striking out four in his team's 14-6 win over the Giants.

Strasburg surrendered solo home runs in the first and second innings before running into further trouble in the third, where he allowed three more runs to fall behind 5-0. His offense was able to storm back and eventually take the lead with a six-run sixth inning. Strasburg owns a 3.59 ERA and 202:40 K:BB ratio in 175 1/3 innings. He's scheduled to face the Mariners Saturday.

Pirates pitcher Vance Worley took a loss Sunday, giving up four earned runs on 12 hits and one walk in 6 1/3 innings while striking out five in his team's 4-3 defeat against the Brewers.

Worley (5-4) gave up all four runs in his first two innings of work, and he continues to give up hits in bunches. He's now surrendered 30 hits in 17 2/3 innings over his last three starts. Worley owns a 3.14 ERA and 56:14 K:BB ratio in 80 1/3 innings. He's scheduled to face the Reds Saturday.