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Rogers (2-9) allowed two runs on six hits over 5.1 innings Friday, striking out one batter and earning a win over Milwaukee.

Rogers forced just five whiffs and tied his season low with one punchout but still secured his first win since May 15. He gave up a solo homer to Rhys Hoskins in the third inning and allowed another run in the fourth. Rogers did not complete six innings in any of his five July starts, but he still produced a solid 3.38 ERA through 24 innings. Rogers owns a 4.53 ERA with an 85:46 K:BB through 21 starts on the year. His next outing is currently lined up to come in Atlanta.

Peralta (6-6) allowed five runs (three earned) on six hits and five walks over 5.1 innings Friday, striking out four and taking a loss against Miami.

The Marlins got off to a hot start by knocking two homers in the first inning. They then tacked on two unearned runs in the second. Peralta walked more than three batters for the first time since June 8 and has failed to complete six innings in three of his last four appearances. He's gone 0-2 with a 4.43 ERA through four starts this month, driving his season ERA up to 3.94 across 114.1 innings. Peralta is currently expected to face Atlanta at home for his next matchup.

Bello didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Yankees, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out four.

Bello allowed just one run through his first four innings before the Yankees scored twice in the fifth, forcing the right-hander out of the game after throwing 80 pitches. Coming into Friday, the 25-year-old Bello had delivered quality starts in three of his previous four outings, going 3-0 with a 4.44 ERA in that span. Overall, he's 10-5 on the year with a 5.27 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and. 96:36 K:BB across 100.2 innings. Bello's currently slated to face the Mariners at home next week in his next start.

Baz allowed two runs, two hits and two walks while striking out seven over six innings in a no-decision against the Reds on Friday.

Baz struck out a season-high seven, but he was denied his first win of the campaign as he left the mound with the score tied 2-2. The 25-year-old gave up a two-run double to Jeimer Candelario in the first inning but would cruise from there. Baz has two quality starts in his four appearances this season, and he has 19 strikeouts in 19.2 innings.

Cortes allowed four runs on nine hits and two walks over 4.2 innings in a no-decision Friday against the Red Sox. He struck out five.

Cortes has now failed to make it through the fifth inning in three straight starts -- he's allowed 15 runs over 13.1 innings in that span. Overall, the left-hander is 4-9 with a 4.13 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 116:26 K:BB across 22 starts this season. Cortes will look to right the ship his next time out, though he's currently in line for a tough road matchup in Philadelphia.

Heaney didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Blue Jays, allowing four runs on seven hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out four.

Most of the damage against Heaney came early Friday, as Toronto scored three times on a pair of doubles in the first inning. It's the first time since April 25 that Heaney's been charged with more than three earned runs in a start -- he'd posted a 2.81 ERA in his last 15 outings prior to Friday. Overall, the left-hander is 4-10 this year with a 3.77 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 105:30 K:BB across 105 innings. Heaney's currently in line to face the Cardinals on the road in his next start, assuming the Rangers don't make a move to shake up their rotation before next week's trade deadline.

Sanchez (7-6) took the loss Friday against the Guardians, giving up three runs on eight hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out two.

Sanchez got little run support, as he ended up with the loss despite tossing a quality start. He's lost three of his last four starts after a streak of 11 consecutive outings without a loss. The 27-year-old remains a steady option with quality starts in nine of his last 14 starts, and he's allowed just three home runs in 115 innings this season. Sanchez will take a 3.05 ERA into his next start, tentatively scheduled to come against the Yankees.

Kikuchi didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Rangers, allowing five runs on eight hits and two walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out five.

It's been a struggle for Kikuchi of late -- the left-hander has now gone eight starts without a win, posting a 7.79 ERA in that span while failing to make it through six innings in seven of those outings. Overall, Kikuchi is 4-9 with a 4.75 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 130:30 K:BB across 115.2 innings. Despite his recent troubles, Kikuchi could very well be on the move prior to next week's trade deadline, with multiple contenders looking to reinforce their rotations.

Rodriguez didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Padres, allowing two runs on seven hits over five-plus innings. He struck out two.

Rodriguez blanked San Diego through his first five innings, but Luis Arraez would lead off the sixth with a single before Jurickson Profar launched a game-tying, two-run homer, forcing Baltimore to turn to the bullpen. It's just the second time in Rodriguez's last six starts that he failed to make it through six innings. Overall, the 24-year-old right-hander is 12-4 with a 3.82 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 122:33 K:BB across 19 starts this year. Rodriguez is currently slated to face the Blue Jays at home next week in his next outing.

Lively (9-6) picked up the win Friday against the Phillies, allowing one run on three hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out six.

Lively was fantastic, only giving up a solo home run to Bryson Stott en route to the win after back-to-back losses. Lively continues his remarkably consistent season, as he's gone at least five innings and allowed three runs or fewer in 16 of his 18 starts thus far in a breakout campaign. The 32-year-old will carry a 3.44 ERA into his next start, currently scheduled to come against the Orioles.