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Webb allowed four runs on four hits and three walks while striking out four over five-plus innings in a no-decision versus the Brewers on Tuesday.

Webb gave up two-run home runs to Jackson Chourio and Willy Adames. This was the first time in seven starts Webb has given up a homer, and the first time all year he's allowed multiple long balls. He also allowed more than two runs for the first time in six starts. Webb is now at a 3.24 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 150:44 K:BB through 177.2 innings over 28 starts this year. The right-hander's next start is projected to be at home versus the Marlins.

Steele (5-5) earned the win Tuesday against the Pirates, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out six.

Both runs scored in the opening frame, as Pittsburgh sent seven batters to the plate while Steele labored through 19 pitches. However, the 29-year-old cruised through the next four innings, not allowing a runner to reach second. With this 93-pitch performance, the Chicago southpaw collected his fifth win in his last 10 starts. Over that span, he has pitched to a 2.97 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 61:18 K:BB across 57.2 innings. Steele is currently slated to face the Pirates again in his upcoming turn in the rotation next week.

Jones (5-7) took the loss Tuesday against the Cubs, allowing five runs on five hits and three walks over four innings. He struck out four.

The Pittsburgh right-hander looked rusty in his return from a lat injury, pitching in the big leagues for the first time since July 3. Jones allowed multiple home runs for just the fourth time out of 17 starts this season, yielding two-run long balls to Seiya Suzuki and Dansby Swanson. If looking for a silver lining in this 83-pitch outing, it is that Jones' velocity appeared healthy, as he averaged 97.2 mph on his fastball (compared to 97.3 mph on the season). The rookie flamethrower will look to bounce back in his next start, currently lined up as a rematch against the Cubs in Chicago next week.

Spence did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's 5-4 win against the Reds, allowing one run on five hits and three walks with three strikeouts over 5.1 innings.

Spence generated only six swinging strikes on 84 pitches but limited the Reds to just one extra-base hit. The 26-year-old has been inconsistent in his past 10 starts, yielding two earned runs or fewer in six outings but surrendering 19 total earned runs in his other four. On the year, he owns a 4.54 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 100:38 K:BB across 121 innings and lines up to face the Rangers on Sunday.

Corbin (4-12) earned the win Tuesday against the Yankees, pitching six scoreless innings while allowing two hits and two walks. He struck out six.

With this 104-pitch effort, the 35-year-old has posted consecutive wins for the first time since Aug. 2023. Corbin generated a convincing 13 whiffs en route to his six punchouts, as the Yankees lineup was flummoxed by his slider and sinker, which caused five swings and misses apiece. Despite another rough year from the veteran southpaw, he was serviceable in August while going 2-1 with a 3.76 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 24:9 K:BB in 26.1 innings across five starts. Corbin is tentatively scheduled to make his first start of September against the Marlins in Miami next week.

Cole (5-3) took the loss Tuesday at Washington, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk over five innings. He struck out seven.

After posting back-to-back quality starts, Cole kept his recent run of decent form rolling in this 91-pitch outing. The New York ace entered the contest with a career-worst 3.3 K/9 but found his control, limiting the Nationals to just one free pass. Washington did pop two solo shots, ending a run of four consecutive appearances for Cole without allowing a homer. The right-hander currently lines up to make his next start against the Rangers on the road next week.

Verlander (3-4) took the loss against the Phillies on Tuesday, allowing four runs on seven hits and one walk with three strikeouts over five innings.

Verlander tossed four separate scoreless innings but endured a four-run third that included a three-run homer by Nick Castellanos. While he didn't have his best stuff, the veteran completed five frames for the second straight outing since returning from the injured list Wednesday and increased his workload to 90 pitches. On the season, Verlander owns a 4.16 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 60:19 K:BB across 67 innings and lines up for a road matchup with the Reds early next week.

Nola (12-6) earned the win against the Astros on Tuesday, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out six over seven scoreless innings.

Nola worked around some early traffic but grew stronger as the game progressed, retiring the final nine batters he faced to earn his first win since July 11. The 31-year-old generated 14 swinging strikes on 102 pitches and has now yielded just two earned runs across 19 innings in his past three outings. On the season, he owns a 3.30 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 153:42 K:BB across 166.1 innings and currently lines up to face Atlanta on Sunday night.

Manager Bruce Bochy confirmed Tuesday that Leiter will be called up from Triple-A Round Rock to start Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Leiter has allowed a whopping 17 earned runs over 9.1 innings across his first three MLB starts, but the Rangers will still rely on him to get them through Wednesday's contest. Fortunately for the 24-year-old righty, he will be matched up against the worst offense in the majors, but he still projects as a risky streaming option. His promotion comes after he had looked sharp over his last four outings at Round Rock, compiling a 2.37 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 30:6 K:BB across 19 innings.

Lorenzen was removed from Tuesday's game against the Guardians due to a left hamstring strain.

Lorenzen suffered the injury covering first base while attempting to complete a double play in the second frame. He was initially able to remain in the game to face another batter but was relieved before he could finish the inning. The 32-year-old is currently scheduled to start again in Houston over the weekend, though there is a chance he'll need to spend time on the injured list.