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Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels (shoulder) said Tuesday he might return to the team's rotation after two more rehab starts.

Hamels added the goal is to get his pitch count to 90, and he said he's at 65 pitches after throwing on the side following his first rehab start Sunday. Hamels will continue to pitch for Class A Clearwater while he's on his rehab assignment.

Rockies pitcher Jordan Lyles recorded his second win of the season Monday, giving up one earned run on five hits and two walks in 6 2/3 innings while striking out four in his team's 8-1 win over the White Sox.

Lyles (2-0) was fortunate to pick up a win in his first start after giving up four runs in five innings, but he pitched much better Monday, with the only blemish coming in the seventh inning. He also went 3 for 3 at the plate, driving in two runs. Lyles owns a 3.86 ERA and 9:3 K:BB ratio in 11 2/3 innings. He's lined up to take on the Giants in San Francisco Sunday.

Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha surrendered just one earned run on seven hits and one walk in six innings while striking out three in his team's 5-3 win over the Reds Monday.

Wacha (1-0) has put together back-to-back strong efforts to start the season, giving up just one run in 12 2/3 innings while striking out 10 and walking two. He'll try to keep it up Sunday against the Cubs.

The game between the Padres and the Indians Monday night has been rained out.

The game will be made up Wednesday as part of a doubleheader. Monday's scheduled starters were Robbie Erlin and Corey Kluber. Erlin will have his start pushed back to Wednesday. The Indians haven't announced their rotation plans, but the team is expected to promote a minor-leaguer to make one of Wednesday's starts.

Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke put together a quality outing, earning his second win of the season in a 6-2 victory over the Giants.

Making his home debut, Greinke (2-0) tossed five scoreless frames before allowing solo home runs to Hunter Pence and Brandon Belt, respectively. He allowed two runs on six hits and no walks while striking out eight over six innings pitched.

Greinke owns a 3.27 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 13:2 K:BB ratio in his first 11 innings to start the season. He'll make his next start Saturday against the Diamondbacks in Arizona.

Diamondbacks starting pitcher Wade Miley bounced back and hurled eight dominant inning for his second win of the season Sunday against Colorado.

Making his third start of the season, Miley (2-1) surrendered a pair of sacrifice flies for his only blemish of the afternoon. He yielded two runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out two over eight innings in a 5-3 win. He tossed 93 pitches, 57 of which were strikes.

Miley has allowed nine runs over 20 innings pitched to start the season. He'll make his next start Saturday against the Dodgers.

Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright fell on the wrong end of a pitcher's duel on Sunday, suffering his first loss of the season in a 2-1 defeat to Pittsburgh.

Wainwright (1-1) allowed run-scoring doubles to Neil Walker and Tony Sanchez for his only blemish of the afternoon. He was charged with only two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out seven in seven innings of work. He tossed 100 pitches, 65 of which were strikes.

Wainwright has allowed just two run over 14 innings pitched this season. He'll look to keep rolling on Saturday at home against the Cubs.

Braves pitcher Alex Wood continued his recent success with another dominant outing on Sunday. However, he was not backed by the Atlanta bats and was charged with his first loss of the season in a 2-1 defeat to the Nationals.

Wood (1-1) allowed a run-scoring infield single to Jayson Werth and a solo home run to Ian Desmond for his only blemish of the afternoon. He surrendered two runs on four hits and no walks while striking out four over seven innings pitched.

Wood has allowed just three runs over 14 innings pitched. He will search for his second win of the season Saturday at home against Washington again.

Marlins pitcher Nate Eovaldi was on his way to a spectacular start until the seventh inning.

Eovaldi cruised through the first six innings of the game. He got off to a solid start in the seventh, striking out Yonder Alonso on three pitches. After two straight singles, the Padres decided to pinch hit Alexi Amarista for pitcher Ian Kennedy. 

Amarista worked Eovaldi for a nine-pitch at-bat, and was able to take a slider out to right for a three-run shot. Eovaldi's pitch was actually pretty far inside, but Amarista was able to get a hold of it. The play ruined what would have been another strong start by the Marlins' second starter. 

Eovaldi gave up six hits and three runs over seven innings. He struck out eight and did not give up any walks during the appearance. Eovaldi is now 1-1 on the season. He'll take on the Phillies in his next start.

Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels gave up two runs during a rehab start Sunday.

Hamels went four innings, giving up three hits and two runs. He did not issue a walk, and struck out four batters. Two solo home runs wound up doing all the damage against Hamels. He'll continue to rehab and hopes to be back in a few weeks.