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Springs (7-4) allowed four hits and three walks while striking out seven across 5.2 scoreless innings to earn the win Friday against the Yankees.

Springs worked out of several jams but was able to get swings and misses when needed. He backed his seven strikeouts with 18 swinging strikes across 97 total pitches, and he has now struck out at least seven hitters in each of his last three starts. In eight outings since the All-Star break, Springs has maintained a 2.74 ERA with a 47:11 K:BB across 42.2 frames.

Miller took the loss for Triple-A Oklahoma City against Round Rock on Thursday, but he struck out 14 batters while allowing two runs on two hits and a walk over six innings.

Miller was electric in the outing, recording a professional career high with 14 punchouts. He finished the start with eight consecutive strikeouts but got no offensive support and was saddled with the loss. Miller has been impressive through three Triple-A appearances, posting a 3.38 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 24:3 K:BB over 18.2 innings.

Peterson didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 7-3 win over the Nationals, giving up three runs on eight hits and a walk over 5.1 innings. He struck out six.

The southpaw tossed 58 of 95 pitches for strikes in a solid outing, but the Mets' offense didn't take the lead for good until the bottom of the sixth inning. Peterson has a 3.38 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 19:3 K:BB through 16 innings over his last three starts, but with Carlos Carrasco (oblique) set to rejoin the rotation Sunday, he could move into a long relief role over the final weeks of the season.

Gray (7-9) took the loss Friday, coughing up six runs on six hits and four walks over five innings as the Nationals were downed 7-3 by the Mets. He struck out two.

Four of the hits off the right-hander went for extra bases, including homers by Eduardo Escobar and Pete Alonso. It's the sixth time in his last nine starts Gray has served up multiple long balls, and he carries a shaky 6.08 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 3.4 HR/9 and 54:22 K:BB through 47.1 innings over that stretch.

Kremer did not factor into the decision against the Athletics on Friday, allowing two runs on five hits while striking out six and walking one over six innings.

Kremer pitched well Friday, limiting six Oakland baserunners to just two runs and tossing 63 of 94 pitches for strikes across six frames. The righty has pitched well lately, with Friday's outing being his fourth quality start in his last six games. Kremer has gone 3-1 with a 2.37 ERA during that span, pitching in Fenway and against tough offenses in Toronto and Houston. He will take a 3.22 ERA into his next outing and could be worth an add in most fantasy formats.

Gibson (9-6) took the loss Friday, allowing seven runs on five hits and four walks over 1.2 innings in a 13-1 loss to the Giants. He struck out two.

After a 40-pitch first inning, Gibson handed out a couple more free passes in the second before Joc Pederson cashed in with a three-run homer. In total, Gibson needed 65 pitches to record five outs. He had been on a nice run coming into Friday's game, posting a 2.41 ERA over his previous six starts, but this was a reminder of the inconsistency and downside we've seen with Gibson throughout his career.

Sears did not factor into the decision against the Orioles on Friday, allowing two runs on six hits while striking out five and walking one over six innings.

Sears tossed 55 of 81 pitches for strikes across six frames of two-run ball Friday, picking up a quality start. It was his second quality start this season, which have been his last two games. Oakland seems to be giving him a longer leash than the Yankees and Sears has impressed, going 2-1 with a 2.63 ERA in five games since the trade. The lefty will take a 5-1 record and a 2.37 ERA into his next appearance.

Cobb (5-6) earned the win Friday, allowing three hits and one walk over seven scoreless innings in a 13-1 victory over Philadelphia. He struck out seven.

The Giants got to Kyle Gibson early and Cobb cruised from there en route to his fifth win. Cobb now sits with a 2.83 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 10.2 K/9 in eight starts since the All-Star break (47.2 innings), and the underlying numbers suggest there may be even more improvement coming to his ERA. Cobb's 2.85 FIP this season would rank seventh in all of baseball if he had enough innings to qualify.

Elder was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett to start Saturday's game against the Marlins.

Elder was sent down in mid-August following a dominant start, but he'll rejoin the big-league club to start Saturday's game on short notice after Jake Odorizzi (arm) was scratched. During his start against the Marlins on Aug. 14, Elder allowed just one run on three hits and three walks while striking out 10 in seven innings.

May (1-2) took the loss Friday, allowing six runs on four hits and five walks over five innings against the Padres. He struck out five.

After a couple of gems to start his season following his return from Tommy John surgery, May took a step backward Friday, with a pair of two-run homers allowed putting the Dodgers in an early hole. May, who turns 25 in a few days, now has a 4.50 ERA this season and a 3.12 ERA for his career at the major-league level. With his impressive fastball velocity and high-spin breaking ball, May has serious strikeout upside whenever he takes the mound for Los Angeles, though it's clear his command isn't all the way back.