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Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu continued his strong pitching Tuesday against the Phillies, though he did allow runs for just the second time in the 3-2 loss.

Ryu settled for a no-decision despite tossing his fourth quality start in six trips to the mound. He allowed just two runs despite scattering nine hits and a pair of walks. Ryu didn't have his best stuff, striking out just three batters for the second straight start, while throwing 68 of 106 pitches for strikes.

Ryu has been mostly stellar this season, and has a 3-1 record and 2.12 ERA in 34 innings of work. His next start is set for Sunday against the Rockies. 

Cubs pitcher Jason Hammel continued his strong start Tuesday, picking up his third win of the season as he took the Diamondbacks down, 9-2.

Hammel tossed seven strong inning for the third straight start, and held the Diamondbacks to just one run on a solo home run. He allowed four hits and did not issue a walk, while striking out four batters and throwing 67 of 109 pitches for strikes.

Hammel is off to a great start, and is holding opposing hitters to a .151 average through 27 2/3 innings of work. He has a 2.60 ERA and 0.69 WHIP to go with a 3-1 record heading into his next start, set for Sunday in Milwaukee. 

Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw impressed onlookers during a bullpen session Tuesday, and he is now ready for the next step in his recovery from a back injury.

Kershaw threw his entire repertoire in the session, setting him up for the next phase of his recovery. Though the team has yet to specific exactly what that will be, MLB.com reports he is likely to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Friday at Class A Racho Cucamonga.

Clayton Kershaw has not pitched since suffering the injury following his opening day victory in Australia. It is not yet known exactly how much time he will need to spend in the minors before he can come back. 

Reds starting pitcher Johnny Cueto dominated the Pirates for the second time in a week, as he tossed his second complete-game in a 4-1 win Tuesday.  

Cueto wasn't quite as dominant this time around, recording just four strikeouts as opposed to 12 last time. Still, he held the Pirates to just one run on three hits, with the sole run coming on a late solo home run.

Cueto has allowed just one run on six hits and three walks over his last two starts, earning consecutive wins after opening the season winless in his first three starts despite pitching well. He is now 2-2 with a 1.38 ERA through five starts, and will look to get over .500 for the first time Sunday against the Braves. 

Braves starting pitcher Alex Wood just can't seem to get any help from his teammates recently. Wood was nearly flawless Tuesday against the Marlins, but still ended up with the loss in a 1-0 final.

Wood limited the Marlins to just one run, coming off a fourth-inning single by Casey McGehee. That was pretty much all the Marlins' offense could manage, as they finished with one run on four hits, while Wood struck out a career-high 11 batters without a strikeout in eight innings of work.

Wood has run into some terrible luck to open the season, this season, and is now just 2-3 with a 1.54 ERA. He will look for his fortune to turn around in his next outing, scheduled for Tuesday against the Marlins. 

Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright got through seven shutout innings efficiently Tuesday against the Mets, but was pulled from the game after tossing just 79 pitches.

Wainwright landed awkwardly trying to field a batted ball during the seventh inning and left the game without returning. He was diagnosed with a hyperextended right knee shortly after, though no other details are known yet.

Wainwright left the game in line for his fourth win, allowing just four hits in seven innings. He struck out three and walked none, while throwing 54 of 79 pitches for strikes. His next start is set for Sunday against the Pirates, though his status is obviously unknown at this point. 

Pirates starting pitcher Gerrit Cole did not receive a suspension as a result of his actions during Sunday's brawl between Pittsburgh and Milwaukee. The incident began when Cole directed some comments toward Brewers outfielder Carlos Gomez after Gomez tripled in the top of the third inning.

Gomez was suspended three games for his actions, while Brewers catcher Martin Maldonado got five games. Pirates outfielder Travis Snider was suspended two games, while catcher Russell Martin got a one-game suspension. All four players were fined.

Braves pitcher Julio Teheran allowed just one earned run on five hits and one walk in seven innings while striking out eight Monday but didn't factor into the decision in his team's 4-2 win over the Marlins.

Teheran has had a little trouble finding strikeouts in the early-going despite turning in great numbers otherwise, but he ramped up the punchouts Monday while leaving with a lead that was squandered in the ninth inning. He's cruising with a 1.80 ERA and 21:7 K:BB ratio in 35 innings. Teheran will square off with the Reds Sunday.

Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, the Los Angeles Times reports.

Kershaw was hoping to go out on a rehab assignment after successfully completing a bullpen session Sunday, but the wants to see him on the mound in a controlled situation again before determining the next move. He could begin his rehab assignment Friday, MLB.com reports, but the team has yet to set his rehab schedule. Kershaw is working his way back from a strained terses muscle in his back.

Rockies starter Juan Nicasio endured a rough outing and failed to factor into the decision of a 10-9 defeat to the Phillies Sunday afternoon. He surrendered five runs -- four earned -- on seven hits and one walk while striking out five over five innings pitched.

Nicasio owns a 4.30 ERA, a 1.30 WHIP along with 20:5 K:BB ratio over 23 innings pitched. He'll make his next start Saturday against the Dodgers in Los Angeles.