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Gray (6-5) took the loss Wednesday, giving up four runs (three earned) on nine hits and three walks over six innings as the Rangers were downed 4-2 by the Red Sox. He struck out two.

It was far from the best outing of the season for Gray, who threw 58 of 94 pitches for a strike, but he still came away with his eighth quality start. The right-hander has lost four straight decisions, however, and since tossing a complete game against the Cardinals on June 7, he's posted a 6.98 ERA, 1.81 WHIP and 12:10 K:BB in 19.1 innings. Gray will get an extended rest thanks to the All-Star break, one which he likely needs as the 31-year-old is on pace to work more than 170 innings for the first time since 2018.

Sandoval logged a no-decision against San Diego on Wednesday, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and four walks while striking out five batters over five innings.

The positive for Sandoval was that he allowed just a pair of singles and one earned run (though a first-inning unearned run was the result of his own error). However, the left-hander struggled with his control, throwing just 48 of 85 pitches for a strike and walking four batters. It was the sixth time over his past eight outings that he's issued multiple free passes, and he's given up four walks three times during that span. Not coincidentally, Sandoval has struggled during that stretch, posting a 5.71 ERA and a 1-5 record. Sandoval's 3.8 BB/9 on the season is on track to be his highest since his rookie campaign in 2019.

Lugo allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits and one walk over six innings in a no-decision against the Angels on Wednesday. He struck out six.

Lugo was sharp in the outing, throwing 62 of 99 pitches for a strike and racking up 18 whiffs. He departed in line for the win, but Nick Martinez gave up a solo homer in the seventh that removed Lugo as the pitcher of record. Nonetheless, Lugo continued his string of strong performance since returning from a five-week stay on the injured list June 20. Over four starts since his activation, the right-hander has posted a 2.05 ERA and a sterling 21:2 K:BB across 22 innings, though a lack of run support has kept him from notching any wins during that stretch.

Houser allowed one run on six hits and three walks while striking out four batters over five innings in a no-decision against the Cubs on Wednesday.

To get through five frames, Houser needed 104 pitches and threw only 60 of them for strikes, but the veteran still allowed just one run to score. The right-hander didn't retire the side in order in any inning, though a key part of his success was preventing the Cubs from notching any extra-base hits. Since his return to the rotation June 29, Houser has allowed just three runs over 11 frames, but he's yielded 13 hits and four walks during that span. He's pitched well enough to justify Milwaukee's decision to include him in a six-man rotation, though that could change when Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) is ready return from the injured list.

Bido allowed two runs on two hits and four walks while striking out four over four innings in a no-decision in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Dodgers.

Bido left the game with the Pirates ahead, but he wouldn't have qualified for the win after a second straight short start. The four walks were a season high for the right-hander, who needed 81 pitches (46 strikes) to complete four frames. He's now at a 4.70 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 22:10 K:BB over 23 innings through five starts. Bido's grip on a rotation spot is tenuous, so it's no guarantee he'll be starting for the Pirates following the All-Star break.

Steele allowed three runs on nine hits and no walks while striking out five batters over six innings in a no-decision against Milwaukee on Wednesday.

Steele was excellent through five innings, giving up just one run on five hits. However, he served up a leadoff homer to Willy Adames in the sixth, then allowed one more run on three additional hits over the remainder of the frame. Steele was able to finish the sixth to notch the quality start, and a late Chicago comeback ensured that he didn't take the loss. This was just the fourth time in 16 starts this season that the southpaw allowed three or more earned runs, which is a testament to how solid he's been overall. Steele ranks sixth among qualified MLB pitchers with a 2.56 ERA and is tied for ninth with 11 quality starts.

Miller (5-1) allowed four runs on five hits and a walk while striking out seven over 5.2 innings to earn the win in Wednesday's 6-4 vicotry over the Pirates.

All four runs against him came on home runs by Bryan Reynolds and Jack Suwinski. The Dodgers then proceeded to score six times over the fourth and fifth innings, allowing Miller to emerge with his second straight win despite not having his sharpest stuff. The right-hander has given up seven runs over 11.1 innings across his last two outings. He's at a 4.50 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 42:15 K:BB through 44 innings over eight starts. Miller has likely done well enough to stick in the Dodgers' rotation following the All-Star break.

Henry allowed two hits and four walks while striking out two over six scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Mets on Wednesday.

Henry didn't have the sharpest command, but he was able to limit the damage quite well in his third scoreless outing of the campaign. He's rounding into form with just four runs allowed over 24.1 innings across his last four starts. He'll conclude the first half with a 3.75 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 51:29 K:BB through 74.1 innings across 14 appearances (13 starts), emerging as a solid mid-rotation option for Arizona.

Gray (6-7) took the loss Wednesday, allowing five runs (three earned) on eight hits and four walks over five innings against the Reds. He struck out six.

It was a tough outing for Gray after he'd allowed just one run in his previous two starts (11.1 innings). After Gray allowed a solo homer to Joey Votto in the second inning, the Reds' tacked on another two unearned runs following a Jeimer Candelario error. The 25-year-old Gray, who was named to the All-Star team earlier this week, will carry a 3.41 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 92:47 K:BB into the break.

Senga (7-5) allowed one run on four hits and a walk while striking out 12 over eight innings to earn the win Wednesday over the Diamondbacks.

Senga nearly came up empty in his longest start of the year, but the Mets pulled ahead in the top of the ninth inning. It's the second time he's recorded double-digit strikeouts this season, and the seventh time he's limited an opponent to one run or less. The 30-year-old is at a 3.31 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 113:47 K:BB through 89.2 innings on the year.