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  • Tarik Skubal SP | DET

    Tigers' Tarik Skubal: Dominant in no-decision

    Skubal allowed one run on four hits and no walks over 6.2 innings with 11 strikeouts in a no-decision Sunday at Texas.

    The reigning AL Cy Young award winner was in peak form during this 105-pitch outing, generating an astounding 20 whiffs to notch his seventh double-digit strikeout performance of the season. Skubal also picked up his 12th quality start, as the only blemish on his evening came when Adolis Garcia scored on a wild pitch in the seventh. The 28-year-old southpaw has been masterful through 127.2 total frames, pitching to a 2.19 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 164:16 K:BB. Skubal is currently slated to make his next start in Detroit's upcoming four-game home series against Toronto later this week.

  • Aaron Civale SP | ATH

    White Sox's Aaron Civale: Cruises to easy win

    Civale (2-6) allowed an unearned run on three hits and a walk over six innings Sunday, striking out six and earning a win over the Pirates.

    Civale gave up one unearned run in the third inning but otherwise faced little trouble in his first quality start of the year. It was the second time this season he completed at least six innings and his first appearance without allowing an earned run. Civale had walked multiple batters in four straight outings before Sunday and now owns a 42:23 K:BB after punching out a season-high six batters. He dropped his ERA to 4.76 across 58.2 frames between the Brewers and White Sox. Civale is projected for a home matchup against the Cubs next weekend.

  • Nick Pivetta RP | SD

    Padres' Nick Pivetta: Cruises to 10th win

    Pivetta (10-2) earned the win against the Nationals on Sunday, allowing one run on three hits and one walk with five strikeouts over six innings.

    Pivetta was given an early lead and ran with it, with his only blemish being a solo homer in the fifth inning. The 32-year-old has now delivered four quality starts while allowing just two earned runs over his last five turns, a stretch that includes an impressive 36:6 K:BB. He'll take a 2.81 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 127:30 K:BB across 115.1 innings this season into a road matchup with the Cardinals next weekend.

  • Andrew Heaney RP | LAD

    Pirates' Andrew Heaney: Crushed for seven runs

    Heaney (4-9) yielded seven runs on nine hits and two walks over four-plus innings Sunday, striking out one and taking a loss against the White Sox.

    Heaney struggled right out of the gate Sunday, coughing up four runs in the first inning. All four runs came via the long ball; Miguel Vargas ripped a three-run shot before Mike Tauchman knocked a solo homer just two pitches later. The White Sox later scored another run in the fourth inning and two more in the fifth, all being charged to Heaney. Heaney produced a 3.33 ERA through his first 14 starts of the year but has been tagged with 28 runs over his last 23.2 frames, driving his season ERA up to 5.03 across 102 innings. Heaney is 1-6 with a 7.58 ERA over his last 10 outings. Heaney is projected for a home matchup against the Diamondbacks next weekend.

  • MacKenzie Gore SP | TEX

    Nationals' MacKenzie Gore: Roughed up early in loss

    Gore (4-9) took the loss against the Padres on Sunday, allowing eight runs on eight hits and three walks with two strikeouts over 2.1 innings.

    Gore allowed five runs in the first inning and never recovered in what was his worst outing of the season. He threw 46 of 75 pitches for strikes and generated just seven whiffs while allowing multiple homers for the first time since May 11. It was only the second time in 20 starts that the southpaw failed to complete at least five frames, and just the fourth time he's allowed more than three earned runs. He'll take a 3.59 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 140:38 K:BB across 112.2 innings into a road matchup with the Twins next weekend.

  • Jefry Yan P | NYM

    Jefry Yan: Granted release from COL

    Yan requested and was granted his release from his minor-league contract with the Rockies on Sunday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

    Yan signed a minor-league deal with the Rockies in the offseason and posted an inflated 7.28 ERA and 1.88 WHIP with 45 punchouts over 29.2 innings in 27 appearances, including a start, with Triple-A Albuquerque this year. The 28-year-old has yet to make his major-league debut, and he'll look to find another opportunity elsewhere.

  • Rockies' German Marquez: Tagged for three runs in loss

    Marquez (3-11) took the loss Sunday against Minnesota, surrendering three earned runs on four hits and four walks while striking out two over three innings.

    Marquez struggled with command and efficiency Sunday, issuing four walks and allowing all three of his runs in a rough third inning capped off by a two-run homer to Matt Wallner. It marked just the second time in his last seven starts that the right-hander has allowed more than two runs, but his early exit showed signs of him reverting back to a frustrating trend during a difficult season. The 30-year-old now sports a 5.67 ERA and 1.64 WHIP through 98.1 innings. With losses in three of his last five outings, Marquez has failed to find a rhythm and remains an inconsistent arm.

  • David Peterson SP | NYM

    Mets' David Peterson: No decision despite quality start

    Peterson did not factor in the decision during Sunday's win over the Reds. He allowed an unearned run on four hits and a walk over six innings while striking out four.

    Peterson gave up an unearned run in the first inning but settled in and rolled through five scoreless frames to finish his outing. He forced 12 swinging strikes on 93 total pitches, including six with his slider. Peterson has delivered three straight quality starts in July after coughing up a combined 10 runs in 8.2 innings during his last two June appearances. He ended June with a 3.30 ERA and has since dropped it to 2.90 alongside a 97:38 K:BB through 115 frames. Peterson is lined up for a start in San Francisco next weekend.

  • Jose Soriano RP | LAA

    Angels' Jose Soriano: Goes seven strong in win

    Soriano (7-7) earned the win against the Phillies on Sunday, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks with five strikeouts over seven innings.

    Soriano was staked to an early lead and mostly cruised, allowing just one extra-base hit while throwing 60 of 93 pitches for strikes and generating nine whiffs. It was a solid rebound for the 26-year-old after he surrendered 10 runs (six earned) over his final two starts before the All-Star break. He's now completed seven frames seven times this season and will carry a 3.83 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 103:57 K:BB across 120 innings into a home matchup with the Mariners next weekend.

  • Andrew Abbott SP | CIN

    Reds' Andrew Abbott: Delivers quality start

    Abbott did not factor in the decision during Sunday's loss to the Mets. He allowed two runs on six hits and a walk over six innings while striking out five.

    Abbott coughed up a run in each of the third and fifth innings during his quality start Sunday. He threw 66 of 95 pitches for strikes and forced 11 whiffs, including five with his fastball. Abbott has given up three runs over 13.2 innings in his last two appearances after being tagged with four runs in his shortest outing of the year against the Phillies on July 4. Despite that hiccup, he's allowed two or fewer earned runs in six of his last seven outings, resulting in a 2.06 ERA during that span. Abbott owns an impressive 2.13 ERA with an 88:25 K:BB across 97.1 frames. He's lined up to face the Rays at home next weekend.

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