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Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright threw seven scoreless innings while giving up just three hits, walking four and striking out nine in his team's 1-0 win over the Reds on Opening Day.

The two teams battled to a scoreless draw through six innings before a Yadier Molina home run gave Wainwright all the lead he would need. He threw 105 pitches in the win, and he'll attempt to open the season 2-0 in Pittsburgh Sunday.

Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg surrendered four earned runs on five hits and two walks in six innings while striking out 10 in his team's 9-7, 10-inning win over the Mets on Opening Day Monday.

Strasburg had a rough start to the season, giving up three runs in the first inning and another in the second, but settled down and mowed through the Mets lineup over his final four frames. He figures to contend for the Cy Young award if he remains healthy this season. Strasburg is set to make his next start Saturday against the Braves.

Braves pitcher Julio Teheran was outdueled on Opening Day Monday, giving up two earned runs on seven hits and one walk in six innings while striking out two in his team's 2-0 loss to the Brewers.

Teheran worked in and out of trouble all day but couldn't escape the fourth inning scoreless, as the Brewers received a double from Aramis Ramirez with two men in scoring position and no outs. He did stop the potential big inning with three straight outs after the double, but it would be all the scoring on the day for either side.

Teheran may have partly won the Opening Day nod by attrition after the team struggled with rotation injuries this spring, but he certainly has the talent of an ace. He'll pitch again Saturday against the Nationals.

The Rockies will start Jordan Lyles Wednesday, according to the Denver Post.

Lyles will start in place of Tyler Chatwood, who is dealing with a hamstring injury. Chatwood had expected to make the start a few days ago, but may not have responded as well after a bullpen session Sunday. Lyles posted a 5.59 ERA in 141 2/3 innings last year. 

Nationals pitcher Sammy Solis will start the year in extended spring training, according to The Washington Post.

Solis had a back issue during camp, which limited his action during early games. Solis tossed just 4 innings this spring. Once he builds his stamine, he'll go to the minors.

Dodgers starter Hyun-Jin Ryu put together a dominant outing and extended his scoreless streak to 12 innings during Sunday's contest against the Padres in San Diego.

Ryu, who pitched five scoreless frames in Australia, surrendered only three hits and three walks while striking out seven over seven shutout innings. Brian Wilson came in for him in the eighth inning and allowed three runs, leaving Ryu with a no-decision.

With Clayton Kershaw on the disabled list, Ryu will start the team's home opener on Friday against the Giants.

Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti is not worried about starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a back injury.

"He was a lot better yesterday than when he threw than five days ago," Colletti told MLB Network Radio. "We are just being cautious. It's not the labrum, not the shoulder, not the elbow. It's nothing of the main parts that people get a jittery on with a pitcher."

Diamondbacks pitcher Patrick Corbin has been placed on the disabled list.

Corbin's stint is backdated to March 19, but he's not going to be back any time soon. Corbin had Tommy John surgery, and will miss the entire 2014 season. He posted a 3.41 ERA in 208 1/3 innings last year.

Cubs pitcher Jason Hammel finished his spring campaign on a high note on Saturday, allowing only two hits and no walks while striking out five over four shutout innings against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

Hammel posted a 4.26 ERA and 8:8 K:BB ratio in 12 2/3 innings this spring.

The Dodgers placed starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw on the 15-day disabled list Saturday, with the Orange County Register reporting the move is retroactive to March 23. Kershaw felt some discomfort in his back while throwing Saturday afternoon, after already having been scratched from Sunday's start against the Padres as a result of the injury.

This is the first time Kershaw has landed on the disabled list in his major-league career. He could miss minimal time as he is eligible to return from the DL April 7. He has already made one start this season, pitching 6 2/3 one-run innings against the Diamondbacks in Australia.