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Marlins starting pitcher Nate Eovaldi was a bit rusty Wednesday against the Phillies, in his return to the mound from a back injury.

Eovaldi, who was scratched from his previous start with the injury, walked four batters in five innings of work, while surrendering three runs. Eovaldi was charged with just two of those runs on four hits, while striking out five batters.

Eovaldi settled for a no-decision, as the Marlins went on to win 4-3, in 10 innings. Eovaldi has a 3.79 ERA in 92 2/3 innings of work this season, along with a 3-6 record. His next start is scheduled for Monday against the Phillies, in what should be his second-to-last start of the season. 

Braves starting pitcher Alex Wood was unhappy with umpire CB Bucknor's strike zone during Wednesday's start against the Nationals, and he let him know it during a fifth-inning ejection.

Wood allowed just two unearned runs in 4 2/3 innings, but was clearly displeased with Bucknor calling a pitch to Jayson Werth a ball to load the bases in the fifth. Wood had to be restrained by teammates, while manager Fredi Gonzalez earned an ejection. Wood allowed a run to score to the next batter, and was pulled from the game, earning an ejection on the way out as he had additional words for Bucknor.

Wood was charged with just the two unearned runs on six hits and two walks, while striking out three batters. Wood settle for a no-decision in a 5-2 win, despite leaving the game down 2-0.

Wood is 3-3 with a 3.24 ERA in 75 innings on the season. He has not lasted a full six innings in any of his last four starts, a streak he will attempt to put to an end Tuesday against the Brewers. 

The Nationals scratched Stephen Strasburg from his scheduled start Thursday against the Marlins, after he was unable to get loose in the bullpen Wednesday. Gio Gonzalez will start Thursday followed by Jordan Zimmermann Friday, with Strasburg scheduled to take the mound Saturday.  

Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler likely has two starts remaining before the Mets shut him down for the season, according to MLB.com. The team does not want him to increased his total from last season by more than 30; Wheeler is at 168 2/3 for the season, 19 2/3 more than a year ago.

Wheeler's next start is set to take place Monday in Cincinnati. 

Diamondbacks pitcher Patrick Corbin (14-7) took a step back as he endured a rough outing and took the loss Tuesday night against the Dodgers. The left-hander surrendered six runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out one over two innings of a 9-3 defeat.

Corbin has allowed five-plus earned runs in three of his last five starts. He is scheduled to make his next start Sunday at Colorado. He is 3-0 with a 1.52 ERA in three starts against the Rockies.

Dodgers starter Zack Greinke (15-3) turned in another impressive outing as he picked up his 15th win of the season Tuesday night against the Diamondbacks. The right-hander allowed two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out five over six innings of a 9-3 victory.

Greinke has allowed two earned runs or fewer in each of his last 10 starts. He will look to keep things going Tuesday at San Francisco. He allowed one run over six innings of work in his previous start against the Giants on Sept. 12.

Rockies pitcher Juan Nicasio (8-8) ran into trouble as he failed to make it past the third inning, suffering his eighth loss of the season Tuesday night against the Cardinals. The right-hander surrendered eight runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out two over 2 2/3 innings of an 11-4 defeat.

Nicasio has allowed 16 earned runs combined over his last four starts (18 innings). He is scheduled to make his next start Sunday at home against the Diamondbacks. He is 1-0 with a 2.89 ERA in two starts against Arizona this season.

Mets pitcher Zack Wheeler endured a rough outing but escaped with a no-decision Tuesday night against the Giants. The right-hander yielded four runs on three hits and six walks while striking out three over five innings of an 8-5 victory.

Wheeler has allowed eight runs -- seven earned -- over his last 17 innings pitched. He is scheduled to make his next start Monday at Cincinnati.

Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg was able to get through a bullpen session with no issues Monday, and is on pace to start Thursday, according to The Washington Post. 

Manager Davey Johnon was happy with the results of the bullpen session. Strasburg will take on the Marlins. He has a 2.96 ERA in 170 innings. 

Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw will be given extra rest, and pitch on Saturday, according to MLB.com.

Kershaw was slated to go Wednesday, but will be replaced by Stephen Fife. Kershaw will take on the Padres Saturday. The move is just a precaution, as Kershaw has already thrown a major-league leading 223 innings. Kershaw has a 1.94 ERA over those innings.