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Sugano (12-7) took the loss Sunday against the Guardians, allowing five runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out two over three innings.

Sugano was hit hard from the outset, allowing four hits and a walk as Cleveland plated three runs in the first inning. Things didn't improve much in the second, with the Guardians adding two more runs on four hits. Sugano needed 92 pitches to record just nine outs, while his nine hits allowed matched a season high. The right-hander has struggled considerably over his last eight innings, surrendering 16 hits and 12 runs (11 earned) while taking consecutive losses. He owns a 4.96 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 71:28 K:BB across 121.2 innings this season and is slated to face Atlanta on the road Friday.

Mahle (5-10) allowed one run on six hits, two walks and a hit batsman while striking out four over five-plus innings to earn the win over Milwaukee in the Little League Classic on Sunday.

Mahle fell short of a fourth straight quality start, but he delivered another strong performance. He's given up just four runs over 23.2 innings while adding a 23:5 K:BB over four starts with Atlanta since he was traded from San Francisco. He's at a 4.41 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 112:42 K:BB through 118.1 innings over 22 starts this season, but the change of scenery has completely turned his campaign around. Mahle will look to keep rolling in a home start versus Colorado his next time out.

Drohan (6-5) allowed two runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out five over five innings to take the loss versus Atlanta on Sunday in the Little League Classic.

After a relief appearance earlier in the week, Drohan was back in the rotation. While he didn't have a poor start, the 11 baserunners he allowed got his pitch count up quickly, and he exited at 83 pitches (54 strikes). Drohan is now at a 3.84 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 104:36 K:BB through 105.1 innings over 26 games (15 starts) this season. The left-hander is expected to face some workload limitations over the final month-plus of the season, which could lead to him filling a multi-inning relief role if/when the Brewers trim their rotation back down to five starters.

Imanaga did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits, two walks and a hit-by-pitch over two-plus innings against the Mariners. He struck out four.

The Cubs offense turned the contest into a laugher, but Imanaga struggled on the mound, throwing 72 pitches (41 strikes) before being pulled without recording an out in the third inning. In four August starts, the southpaw has pitched to a 4.58 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 25:5 K:BB across 17.2 frames. Overall, the 32-year-old owns an 8-9 record with a 3.78 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 144:34 K:BB in 145.1 innings (26 starts). Imanaga is tentatively scheduled to pitch Saturday against the Reds.

Gausman (hand) is listed as the Cubs' probable starting pitcher for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

Gausman dealt with cramping in his non-pitching hand during his previous appearance in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the White Sox, but he apparently made it through his between-starts bullpen session without issue and will be able to take his next turn through the rotation on five days' rest. Since being acquired from the Blue Jays on Aug. 2, Gausman has gone 1-1 with a 6.19 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 16:4 K:BB in 16 innings through his first three starts with the Cubs.

Snell (2-1) earned the win Sunday, allowing two hits, issuing three walks and logging a hit-by-pitch over six scoreless innings against the Pirates. He struck out six.

Snell's control wasn't perfect, but he handled the Pirates offense with relative ease, firing off six scoreless frames on 94 pitches (62 strikes). In three starts since returning from an almost three-month stint on the injured list following a procedure to remove loose bodies from his left elbow, the two-time Cy Young Award winner has posted a 1.00 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and 21:7 K:BB across 18 innings. Snell will look to stay hot on the bump next time out, tentatively scheduled for Saturday against the Tigers.

Wilkinson (0-1) took the loss Sunday, allowing four runs on seven hits and no walks over 3.2 innings in a 5-4 loss to the Red Sox. He struck out two.

Wilkinson worked a scoreless first inning but allowed runs in each of the next three frames before being pulled at 66 pitches (47 strikes). The rookie southpaw took the mound on three days' rest, coming off two shutout innings in his debut Wednesday, so his workload was likely to be limited regardless of effectiveness. The Giants' exact plan with Wilkinson remains to be seen, but a looming doubleheader Saturday against the Diamondbacks could provide the southpaw with his next opportunity to start.

Bratt allowed three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three over three innings in a no-decision versus the Reds on Sunday.

Bratt gave up a three-spot in the third inning, and the Diamondbacks opted to go to the bullpen early after that. His teammates got him off the hook with a comeback win, but this was a second straight shaky showing for Bratt after he opened August with a pair of quality starts. He's given up six runs on nine hits and six walks over six innings across his last two outings. Bratt is at a 4.54 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 28:25 K:BB through 39.2 innings over nine starts this season, five of which have been shorter than five innings. He's a risky fantasy option even heading into a favorable road matchup versus the Giants for his next game.

Abbott (6-9) allowed four runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out six over six-plus innings to take the loss versus the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Abbott was left in a little too long, as he was on the hook for three of the four runs Arizona put up in the seventh inning. He threw 54 of 88 pitches for strikes in this outing. He's gone three starts without a win, allowing 11 runs over 16.2 innings in that span. For the season, Abbott has a 4.15 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 114:68 K:BB through 145.1 innings over 27 starts. He's projected to make his next start on the road versus the Cubs.

Buehler (8-6) allowed one run on four hits and struck out four without walking a batter over six innings to earn the win over the Twins on Sunday.

Buehler has logged three straight quality starts while winning two of his outings in that span. He's put together a fairly steady August, allowing a total of eight runs over 26.1 innings while adding a 17:7 K:BB over five starts this month. His turnaround has gotten his season numbers closer to respectable with a 4.63 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 108:49 K:BB across 126.1 innings over 26 starts. Buehler's next outing is projected to be on the road versus the Rays.