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Diamondbacks rookie starting pitcher Chase Anderson earned the win in his major-league debut Sunday against the White Sox. Pitching on the road, the right-handed hurler allowed one run on two hits and one walk, while striking out six in 5 1/3 innings during a 5-1 win.

Anderson (1-0) made quick work of the White Sox in the first inning, retiring the side on 12 pitches. He allowed a leadoff single to Jose Abreu in the second inning, but it would be the only hit he would allow in the first 5 1/3 innings. 

Anderson allowed his only run when Moises Sierra connected for a solo home run with one out in the sixth inning. He was lifted after issuing a one-out walk to Tyler Flowers.

With an off-day Thursday and next Monday, the Diamondbacks don't need a fifth starter until May 24 at N.Y. Mets. However, Anderson might not be skipped after his strong showing Sunday.

Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels had his best outing of the season Sunday against the Mets, which included a season-high 10 strikeouts. Unfortunately, the bullpen couldn't not close out a 4-1 lead in the ninth inning, costing Hamels his first win of the season.

Hamels ran into some early trouble Sunday. He allowed a leadoff single to Eric Young, who would steal second and eventually score on David Wright's RBI single. But Hamels would settle down to strand two runners in the first inning and finished with two strikeouts in the first as well.

The first-inning run would be the only run the left-handed hurler would allow in seven innings. He gave up seven hits and three walks in the quality start.

With off-days Monday and Thursday, Hamels is not expected to make his next start until Sunday against the Reds.

Rockies starting pitcher Juan Nicasio was dealt his second loss of the season Sunday, as Cincinnati bested Colorado, 4-1. The right-hander allowed four runs (two earned) on five hits and one walk, while striking out three in six innings.

The Reds got one run in the first, third, fourth and fifth innings against Nicasio (4-2). He gave up a solo home run to Todd Frazier in the fourth inning.

Despite the loss, Nicasio hasn't allowed more than two earned runs in any of his three May starts. However, Sunday's loss halted his winning streak at two straight starts.

With off-days Monday and Thursday, Nicasio isn't expected back on the hill until Sunday (April 18) against the Padres.

Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu (shoulder) threw from flat ground Sunday, per TrueBlueLA.com. He is expected to pitch off a mound Tuesday.

Mets manager Terry Collins said he planned to speak Sunday with general manager Sandy Alderson about the final spot in the team's rotation, which is currently occupied by Jenrry Mejia. 

Collins has avoided questions in recent days about his future plans for Mejia. Whether or not he makes his next start Wednesday against the Yankees could come down to the team feeling comfortable enough with one of its pitching prospects making his first start against a tough opponent.

Rafael Montero and Jacob deGrom are considered the leading candidates to join the rotation, if Mejia loses his spot. Reliever Daisuke Matsuzaka could also be an option to pitch Wednesday.

"The answer to me is yes, it will have something to do with it," Collins said of the Subway Series. "It's going to be against Masahiro Tanaka. It's going to be here. So I think you've certainly go to take it into consideration."

Marlins starting pitcher Nate Eovaldi was not at the top of his game Saturday, settling for a no-decision in a 9-3 loss to the Padres.  

Eovaldi racked up a huge pitch count in five innings of work, as he needed 112 pitches to finish the frame. He walked four batters and allowed seven hits, but was bale to limit the damage to just two runs, while striking out three batters in the blowout loss.

Eovaldi still hasn't lost in his last six starts, but remains just 2-1 on the season overall. He carries a 2.86 ERA into his next outing, set for Thursday in San Francisco.

Rockies starting pitcher Jordan Lyles continues to receive plenty of help, and he remains unbeaten following an 11-2 win over the Reds Saturday.

Lyles tossed his five quality start in a row in the win, even though he had to pitch around some control issues. He limited the Reds to two runs on four hits and four walks, thanks to a season-high eight strikeouts.

Lyles is now 5-0 with a 2.66 ERA through eight starts. His next outing is set for Saturday against the Padres. 

Diamondbacks starting pitcher Wade Miley got his record back to .500 Saturday, in a 4-3 win over the White Sox.

Miley threw the ball in ending a five-start losing streak, as he tossed seven strong innings. Miley allowed two runs on four hits without issuing a walk, the first time he has gone without a walk in nine starts. He also struck out six batters while throwing 99 pitches in the win.

Miley is now 3-3 on the season, though he has some work to do with his 4.82 ERA. He will look to get over .500 in his next start, set for Friday against the Dodgers. 

Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn struggled through his worst start in more than a month Saturday, in a 4-3 loss to the Pirates.  

Lynn made it through six innings, but wasn't at his sharpest in the loss. He was tagged for four runs on nine hits and a pair of walks, though he also struck out five batters.

Lynn is now 4-2 in eight starts, but is winless in his last four. He carries a 3.83 ERA into his next outing, set for Thursday against the Cubs. 

Diamondbacks pitcher Chase Anderson will get the start Sunday against the White Sox, MLB.com reports Saturday.

The recently recalled starter had an 0.69 ERA in his first six starts of the season for Double-A Mobile. He will be making his major-league debut when he takes the mound against the American League's top offense.