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Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson told MLB.com Sunday that starting pitcher Wade Miley feels fine a day after being struck in the back of the knee by a line drive.

Miley left the game after allowing seven runs in just 3 2/3 innings. Gibson believes he'll be ready for Thursday's start at Texas.

"He's got five days to get ready for his next start," Gibson said. "He's just not executing his pitches. He's fine health wise. He just needs to execute his pitches better."

Reds starter Johnny Cueto turned in a quality start but did not factor in the decision Sunday afternoon against the Cubs.

Cueto threw six scoreless innings before surrendering a run-scoring single to Luis Valbuena in the seventh. He yielded a run on four hits and two walks while striking out two over seven innings in a 5-4 extra-inning loss.

Cueto has allowed four runs combined over his last two starts (12 innings) since coming off the disabled list. He is scheduled to start Friday at Pittsburgh. He left his previous start against the Pirates after allowing a run and two hits over 4 1/3 innings April 13.

Phillies starter Cole Hamels fell to a brutal 1-8 despite a quality start Sunday against Washington.

Hamels allowed five runs but just three earned over 6 1/3 innings. He allowed six hits and a walk against six strikeouts. Hamels has just been a touch off all season -- his control (3.3 BB/9) and command (1.2 HR/9) in particular have not been at the levels we're used to seeing. His ERA sits at 4.43.

Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg earned his third win with a gem against Philadelphia Sunday.

Strasburg (3-5) struck out nine and allowed just five hits and a run over eight innings. He threw 112 pitches and has now lasted into the eighth inning in two of his past three starts and the seventh inning in four of his last five. His ERA fell to 2.49.

The Cardinals are no longer listing prospect starter Michael Wacha as Sunday's projected starter at Triple-A Memphis, MLB.com reports.

Wacha has dominated Triple-A this season, as he owns a 2.05 ERA and a 2.3 K/BB. The Cardinals need a starter for Thursday following an injury to Jaime Garcia, and Wacha was considered by many to be their best pitcher at Triple-A.

There has been no report of an injury. As such, it's possible Wacha could be coming up to the majors to start Thursday. He is not on the 40-man roster and the Cardinals would need to make a move to add him.

Diamondbacks starting pitcher Wade Miley struggled in Saturday's start against the Padres, surrendering seven earned runs on seven hits and one walk in just 3 2/3 innings pitched. He struck out one batter and allowed one home run.

Miley has now given up 15 earned runs in 14 2/3 innings over his last three starts, taking the loss in each to drop to 3-4 on the year. He and his 4.53 ERA are scheduled to face the Rangers in Arlington Thursday.

Marlins pitcher Nate Eovaldi began a rehab assignment by allowing one earned run on four hits in five innings for Class A Jupiter, striking out five and walking none.

Eovaldi is on the 60-day disabled list after suffering inflammation in his right shoulder during spring training.

Marlins starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco was denied a win Saturday against the White Sox despite allowing just an earned run on eight hits in 7 2/3 innings. He struck out six and walked none in the no-decision.

Nolasco (3-5) has surrendered one earned run in three of his last four starts, but he only has one win. He takes a 3.65 ERA into a home game against the Rays Thursday.

Rockies starting pitcher Juan Nicasio surrendered two earned runs on seven hits and a walk in five innings Saturday against the Giants, striking out two while not factoring into the decision.

Nicaso threw just 86 pitches Saturday after throwing between 89 and 94 pitches in his previous four starts in May. He's slated to face the Astros at home Thursday.

Cardinals starter Lance Lynn turned in a dominant performance as he struck out nine and picked up his seventh win of the season Friday night against the Dodgers.

Lynn (7-1), who made his 10th start of the season, fired six scoreless innings and allowed just two hits in a 7-0 victory. He issued one walk and threw 77 pitches, 53 called for strikes. His ERA improved from 3.27 to 2.95 after Friday's win.

Lynn is scheduled to make his next start Wednesday at home against Kansas City. He is 4-0 with a 2.81 ERA in five starts at home this season.