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Freeland allowed three runs on seven hits, a walk and a hit batsman while striking out four over six innings in a no-decision versus the Cardinals on Tuesday.

Freeland was able to avoid giving up home runs to the Cardinals last Wednesday in Denver, but he struggled in that regard in St. Louis. He allowed less traffic on the bases Tuesday, but Tommy Edman and Paul Goldschmidt tagged him for a pair of homers, accounting for all three runs on the southpaw's line. It'll still count as Freeland's third quality start in his last five outings. He has a 4.82 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 94:40 K:BB through 130.2 innings across 23 starts. The 29-year-old is projected for a home start versus the Giants this weekend.

Pepiot registered a no-decision during Tuesday's 5-4 loss to Milwaukee, allowing three runs on three hits and five walks with six strikeouts in 4.2 innings.

Making a second turn through the rotation, Pepiot found himself down two runs before recording an out, but he was able to limit the damage to a single run thereafter despite heavy traffic on the bases. The 24-year-old failed to record a 1-2-3 inning and walked two straight Brewers with two out in the fifth to prompt his removal. On a positive note, Pepiot recorded 13 swinging strikes on 91 pitches. Dustin May (elbow) is set to rejoin the rotation Saturday, likely pushing Pepiot and his 4.26 ERA to the bullpen or the minors.

Woodruff didn't factor into the decision during Tuesday's 5-4 win against the Dodgers, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks with eight strikeouts in five innings.

Woodruff was provided an early two-run lead and kept Los Angeles off the board until the fifth inning, when he surrendered solo shots to Joey Gallo and Mookie Betts. The 29-year-old fired 64 of 93 pitches for strikes, with 16 of the swinging variety, and struck out as many batters as he had in his previous two starts combined. The five innings pitched snapped Woodruff's quality start streak at four, though he should have a solid opportunity to begin a new streak with a tantalizing start against the Cubs tentatively lined up for Sunday.

Corbin did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks over six innings in the Nationals' extra-innings loss vs the Cubs. He struck out three.

The Cubs got to Corbin a few times Tuesday, as he allowed runners to score in the second, fourth and sixth innings, but Corbin managed to finish the sixth and give the Nationals an opportunity to win the game. This was the southpaw's first start reaching the six-inning milestone since July 9 as he just completed a five-game stretch in which he allowed 26 runs to score over 15.2 innings. He is next scheduled to take on the newly-revamped Padres lineup this weekend.

Quintana allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three over five-plus innings, taking a no-decision versus the Rockies on Tuesday.

Quintana was limited to 75 pitches (49 strikes) after a 103-pitch outing in his previous start. He was responsible for both runs the Rockies cobbled together in the sixth inning, and they ultimately pulled ahead in the seventh to deny Quintana the win. The southpaw now has a 3.38 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 105:37 K:BB through 120 innings across 23 starts between the Pirates and Cardinals this year. He'll look for his second win as a Cardinal in his next start, tentatively projected for this weekend in Arizona.

Greinke (4-8) took the loss Tuesday versus the Twins. He allowed three runs (one earned) on nine hits and struck out five without walking a batter in six innings.

Greinke's allowed nine hits in each of his last two starts, but he's been effective with damage control. Unfortunately for the right-hander, the Royals' offense mustered only five hits and one walk without generating a run in a lopsided loss Tuesday. Greinke now has a 4.13 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 62:20 K:BB through 104.2 innings across 20 starts this year. He's lined up for a tough road start versus the Rays this weekend.

Steele did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing one run on five hits and two walks over six innings against Washington. He struck out five.

In his second time facing the Nationals in as many starts, Steele recorded a quality start but failed to record the win. This time he was even better, holding the Nationals to just one unearned run which came across to score in the sixth inning. The mini streak of quality starts is a welcome sign for Steele as he had failed to do so in his previous three starts. He will take a 3.43 ERA into his next start, which is tentatively scheduled for Sunday against Milwaukee.

Gray (7-3) allowed three hits and a walk while striking out 10 over six shutout innings to earn the win Tuesday over the Royals.

Gray racked up double-digit strikeouts for just the second time this season. It was also his sixth start out of 18 without allowing the opponent to score. The right-hander hadn't completed six frames in any of his last three starts, but he was able to take advantage of a favorable matchup. Gray owns a 3.11 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 89:27 K:BB through 89.2 innings this season. He's projected for two starts next week if the Twins' rotation stays on turn -- the first lines up as a home outing versus the Rangers.

Cortes (9-4) took the defeat Tuesday against Tampa Bay, allowing three runs on four hits while striking out three in seven innings.

All three runs against Cortes came in the first inning as he allowed singles to the first two batters and then a three-run homer to Randy Arozarena with one out. He didn't allow another hit until the sixth inning, retiring 20 of the last 21 batters he faced. The lefty has allowed three runs or fewer in six straight starts, compiling a 2.72 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 33:8 K:BB in 36.1 innings over that span.

Springs (5-3) earned the victory Tuesday against the Yankees, striking out four in five innings while allowing a run on two hits and a walk.

Springs shut down the Yankees, Andrew Benintendi aside -- Benintendi accounted for both hits against Springs, a single in the second and a triple in the fifth. The lefty recorded 10 groundouts and fanned Aaron Judge both times he faced him. Springs was removed after tossing 78 pitches. His 89.1 innings this year are double his next-highest total in a season at the big-league level.