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Gray (1-1) allowed two runs on six hits and three walks over 5.2 innings Sunday, striking out four and earning a win over the Cubs.

The 31-year-old old righty danced around trouble a few times, and the only damage against him was Edwin Rios' two-run shot in the fourth inning. Gray has allowed four runs with an 11:5 K:BB through 12 innings this season. He forced 10 swinging strikes Sunday, including four with his fastball that topped out at 96.2 mph. Gray is projected to start in Houston next weekend.

Mahle (1-1) took the loss Sunday, allowing four runs on eight hits and one walk over six innings against Houston. He struck out six.

All four of Mahle's earned runs came from Chas McCormick, who opened the scoring with a two-run blast in the third and extended Houston's lead to 4-1 in the fifth with a two-run double. Given the opponent, Mahle's outing was satisfactory, and he now has 13 strikeouts in 11 innings through his first two starts. Things don't get any easier for Mahle, as his next start is tentatively scheduled against the Yankees.

Taillon (0-2) allowed five runs (three earned) on six hits and a walk over five innings Sunday, striking out seven and taking a loss against the Rangers.

Most of the damage against Taillon came during Texas' four-run second inning, though two were counted as unearned runs. He then gave up one more run in the fourth. Taillon forced just five whiffs but improved his season K:BB to 9:2 through nine frames. He's lined up for a road matchup with the Dodgers next weekend.

Brown (1-0) earned the win during Sunday's 5-1 victory over Minnesota, allowing one run on two hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out seven.

After a shaky first start, Brown was lights out and struck out a career-high seven en route to his first win of the season. The hard-throwing right-hander is bound to have some hiccups during his first full MLB season, but his upside was on full display Sunday. His next start is tentatively scheduled to come versus the Rangers, which should be a good test for Brown.

Kopech (0-2) took the loss Sunday, allowing one earned run on two hits and three walks over six innings as the White Sox fell to the Pirates. He struck out five.

The 26-year-old performed well in his second start, giving up a single run and two hits following his rough season debut. Kopech gave up a sacrifice fly to Jack Suwinski in the first inning, which turned out to be the only run scored in the game. The right-hander looked crisp despite the loss, giving some much-needed hope for a White Sox rotation that has struggled out of the gate. Kopech owns a 6.75 ERA and 10:6 K:BB through 10.2 innings pitched.

Woodford (0-2) took the loss during Sunday's 6-1 defeat to the Brewers, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk over 4.2 innings. He struck out five.

After back-to-back scoreless frames, Woodford got into trouble the second time through the order and surrendered a two-run double to Willy Adames in the third. Adames also hit a solo home run in the fifth to extend Milwaukee's lead to 3-1, ending Woodford's outing. The right-hander has now given up nine runs, including four homers, over his first two starts this season after posting a 2.23 ERA as a reliever in 2022.

Peralta (2-0) earned the win during Sunday's 6-1 victory over the Cardinals, allowing one run on four hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out seven.

Peralta tossed three shutout frames before allowing an RBI single to Jordan Walker in the fourth, but he got out of the frame by retiring back-to-back batters. The right-hander's line Sunday was nearly identical to his first start, and he now has 14 strikeouts through 12 innings. Peralta is tentatively scheduled to pitch next against the Padres.

Carrasco (0-2) took the loss during Sunday's 7-2 loss to Miami, allowing six runs on six hits and three walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out one.

Carrasco gave up a three-run shot to Bryan De La Cruz in the first and a two-run homer to Garrett Cooper in the fifth before getting replaced. The veteran right-hander has now allowed three homers through his first 8.2 innings this season after surrendering 17 across 29 starts (152 innings) in 2022. Carrasco and Mets manager Buck Showalter both attributed the pitcher's lack of velocity in his first start to the pitch clock, so it may take awhile for him to get adjusted to the new rules this season. Carrasco is tentatively scheduled to pitch next against the Athletics, which should be an advantageous matchup.

Garrett did not factor into the decision during Sunday's 7-2 win over the Mets, allowing two runs on nine hits and one walk over 4.2 innings. He struck out seven.

Garrett was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday and took Johnny Cueto's (biceps) spot in the rotation. In his first start of the year and only second appearance, Garrett did a fantastic job of working around trouble but wasn't in line for the win after getting pulled in the fifth with two outs. The only blemishes on Garrett's ledger came on RBI singles to Francisco Alvarez and Pete Alonso in the second and fifth innings, respectively. Cueto isn't expected to be sidelined much longer than the minimum 15 days, but Garrett should still garner at least one more start before the veteran right-hander returns.

Maeda (arm) is listed as the Twins' probable starting pitcher for Monday's game against the White Sox at Target Field.

Maeda's inclusion on the pitching schedule to begin the Twins' seven-game week is an indication that he's feeling fine after he exited his most recent start last Tuesday against the Marlins due to right arm fatigue. In spite of the issue, Maeda turned in a gem in his 2023 debut, limiting Miami to one run one three hits and no walks while striking out nine over five innings. Maeda is lined up for a two-start week, with his second turn expected to come Saturday in New York versus the Yankees.