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Braves pitcher Julio Teheran was hung with a loss Monday after giving up five earned runs on nine hits and two walks in 7 1/3 innings and striking out six in his team's 6-2 defeat against the Dodgers.

Teheran (10-9) has been rocked in back-to-back starts while also taking the loss in each of his last three outings. He delivered five scoreless innings Monday before running into trouble in the sixth, giving up four straight singles to bring a run home before any outs were recorded and watching two more runners cross the plate before he could work out of the inning. He put two men on in the eighth before being relieved, and the bullpen allowed both to score.

Teheran owns a 3.06 ERA and 152:38 K:BB ratio in 170 2/3 innings despite giving up 11 earned runs in 13 1/3 innings over his last two starts. He's set to face the A's Saturday.

The Mets have placed promising right-hander Jacob deGrom on the 15-day disabled list with a shoulder injury.

deGrom has been sensational since mid-June. He has surrendered just 12 runs in his last 59 1/3 innings pitched with 60 strikeouts. He's 6-5 with a 2.87 ERA. He has eight quality starts in his last nine outings.

The Nationals tested the interest in outfielder Bryce Harper and starter Stephen Strasburg by placing them on revocable waivers and pulling them back when they were claimed, per USA Today.

Both have been disappointments this season. Harper has struggled so mightily that some have called for his demotion to Triple-A. Strasburg is coming off a performance in which he yielded seven runs in five innings and has been particularly vulnerable against stronger opponents all year.

Pirates right-hander Gerrit Cole provided encouragement with his rehab performance Sunday for Triple-A Indianapolis. He allowed just one hit in six scoreless innings with three strikeouts and no walks.

Cole is on the 15-day disabled list due to a back injury. He could rejoin the Pittsburgh rotation for his next outing.

Braves starter Alex Wood twirled a gem Sunday night against the Nationals, striking out a career-high 12 for win No. 8. The right-hander permitted one run on five hits and three walks over 7 1/3 innings of a 3-1 victory.

Over his last three starts covering 20 1/3 innings, Wood has allowed three earned runs. He owns a 3.08 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP over 117 innings of work. His next start will come Friday at home against Oakland.

Diamondbacks pitcher Wade Miley wasn't a factor into the decision at home Sunday afternoon against the Rockies. The left-hander yielded three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out eight over six innings of a 5-3 defeat in extras.

Miley looked sharp in his first start since a 10-run meltdown earlier in the week. He owns a 4.61 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP over 25 starts (156 1/3 innings). He will make his next start Saturday in Miami.

Mets pitcher Zack Wheeler wasn't a factor into the decision Sunday against the Phillies. The right-hander permitted three runs on three hits and three walks while striking out five over six innings of a 7-6 defeat.

Wheeler was in line for the win before closer Jenrry Mejia surrendered two runs in the ninth. He owns a 3.53 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP over 24 starts (140 1/3 innings). His next start will come Friday at home against the Cubs. He is 3-4 with a 4.03 ERA in nine starts at home this season.

Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw got the job done on the mound and at the plate during a 5-1 win Sunday at Milwaukee.

The left-handed hurler allowed one run on six hits and two walks, while striking out six in eight innings. He went 1 for 2 with one walk, one run and one RBI as well.

Kershaw (14-2) fell behind early Sunday, allowing an RBI single to Ryan Braun in the first inning. But it would be his only blemish on the afternoon. 

The lefty ace has not taken a loss since May 28. He has won his last 11 decisions spanning 13 starts. He's allowed more than two runs just twice in those 13 starts.

Kershaw will make his next start in a rematch with the Brewers Friday.

Cardinals pitcher Lance Lynn bounced back with his 12th win of the season Sunday afternoon against the Orioles in Baltimore. The right-hander scattered three runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out six over 5 2/3 innings of an 8-3 victory.

Over his last four starts covering 25 innings, Lynn has allowed six earned runs. He owns a 2.97 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP over 24 starts (145 2/3 innings). His next start will come Friday at home against San Diego.

Pirates starting pitcher Charlie Morton was locked in early Sunday against the Padres, but he fell apart late in his outing, leading to an 8-2 loss. He allowed five runs on five hits and one walk in five innings, while striking out five.

Morton (5-11) was outstanding at the start of Sunday's game, retiring the first 10 batters he faced before issuing a one-out walk to Yangervis Solarte in the fourth inning. Morton lost his shutout bid two batters later on a Yonder Alonso RBI single.

Morton was still in front 2-1 before he fell apart in the fifth inning. He loaded the bases before Seth Smith hit a two-out bases-clearing triple. Smith then scored on a wild pitch to put San Diego ahead 5-2. Morton would not return for the sixth inning.

Morton, who is winless in his last seven starts (0-2), is expected to make his next start Friday at Washington.