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France (3-3) allowed four hits and two walks while striking out two over seven shutout innings to earn the win Thursday over the Cardinals.

France turned in his fifth straight quality start, and this was his first scoreless outing since his debut May 6 versus the Mariners. The right-hander has emerged as a solid mid-rotation option for the Astros over his 10 starts -- he's allowed four or more runs just twice while pitching to a 3.13 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 44:20 K:BB through 60.1 innings. The lack of strikeouts reduces his fantasy appeal, and he's also given up nine home runs, so there's been some luck his ratios aren't worse. France is projected for a home start versus the Rockies next week.

Manager Oliver Marmol said that Wainwright will make his next scheduled start, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Wainwright was crushed for six earned runs across only 1.2 innings Thursday against the Astros to take his third loss of the season. That follows an outing in the London Series against the Cubs during which he allowed seven earned runs across three frames. Despite those significant struggles, it appears that the Cardinals will stick with Wainwright as a regular member of the rotation. He's currently projected to take the mound Tuesday at Miami.

Ortiz did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing four runs on six hits and three walks over 4.2 innings against San Diego. He did not record a strikeout.

The Padres were able to get to Ortiz early, tallying three runs off him in the second inning as the rookie continued to leave pitches up in the zone. The right-hander allowed two home runs for just the second time in his 10 big league starts and also failed to record a strikeout for the first time this season. Ortiz came into the contest having allowed one earned run in back-to-back starts and in three of his previous five. However, he's now recorded one or fewer strikeouts four times in his rookie campaign and has made it past the fifth inning only twice.

Sandoval (4-7) took the loss Thursday, allowing seven runs on eight hits and two walks over five innings against the White Sox. He struck out eight.

Most of the damage against Sandoval came in the third inning, when he allowed six runs on six hits. The 26-year-old left-hander has struggled lately, pitching to a 7.46 ERA through five starts in June. Overall, Sandoval now sports a 4.69 ERA with a 1.50 WHIP and 65:32 K:BB in 15 starts (80.2 innings) this season. Sandoval will look to get back on track in his next outing, currently lined up for next week in San Diego.

Lynn (5-8) earned the win Thursday, allowing five runs on eight hits and two walks over six innings against the Angels. He struck out seven.

It was a rough start for Lynn, as he allowed five runs on three homers in his first three innings. However, he managed to settle in and hold Anaheim scoreless over his final three frames as the White Sox rallied for a 9-7 win. The victory is Lynn's first since May 26, as he's struggled to a 7.79 ERA over his last six outings. Overall, the veteran right-hander sports a 6.47 ERA with a 1.50 WHIP and 116:26 K:BB through 17 starts (96 innings) this season. Lynn is lined up to face the Blue Jays at home in his next outing.

Musgrove did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing two runs on seven hits and one walk over six innings against the Pirates. He struck out six.

Musgrove made it through the first three innings unscathed before allowing the Pirates' first run of the day on a sacrifice fly with two outs in the fourth. He surrendered only two runs on the afternoon despite the leadoff man reaching base in four of Musgrove's six innings of work, and the right-hander has now allowed two runs or fewer in six of his last seven starts. He hasn't lost a decision since May 20 against the Red Sox.

Chirinos (4-3) earned the win in Thursday's 6-1 victory over the Diamondbacks. He allowed a run on seven hits and three walks while striking out four over six innings.

After Zack Littell opened the game with two scoreless innings, Chirinos delivered six strong frames out of the bullpen, allowing just one run on a Lourdes Gurriel homer. It was an encouraging effort from the 29-year-old Chirinos after he was tagged for eight runs in his last outing against the Royals. Chirinos lowered his ERA to 3.64 with a 1.20 WHIP and 27:19 K:BB through 54.1 innings this season.

Schmidt (3-6) earned the win Thursday, allowing three runs on five hits and three walks over 5.1 innings against the Athletics. He struck out three.

Schmidt hasn't allowed more than three runs in any of his last eight starts. The win is just his second in that span, despite him pitching to a 2.55 ERA. After a tough start to the year, Schmidt's lowered his ERA to 4.37 with a 1.42 WHIP and 79:26 K:BB through 17 starts (82.1 innings). The 27-year-old right-hander currently lines up for a home matchup with the Orioles in his next outing.

Rodriguez (finger) allowed three hits and a walk while striking out four across 4.1 scoreless innings in Thursday's rehab outing with Triple-A Toledo, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Rodriguez has been sidelined since May 30 but managed his first rehab outing and threw 58 pitches. He generated only four swinging strikes, though he also drew 12 called strikes. It's likely that Rodriguez will make one more start in the minors, though the team could activate him for his next turn through the rotation and monitor his pitch count closely in his first appearance.

Manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that May (forearm) has not resumed throwing and is still rehabbing, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Roberts announced Wednesday that May had resumed throwing, but he walked back those comments a day later. It's been six weeks since May received a PRP injection, though he has yet to make significant progress toward a return to the mound.