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Rodon (7-4) allowed a run on seven hits and struck out four without walking a batter in six innings, earning the win Tuesday versus the Tigers.

Rodon turned in five shutout frames before Miguel Cabrera tagged him for an RBI single in the sixth. Over his last 27 innings, Rodon has allowed two runs while posting a 30:6 K:BB, winning three of his four starts in that span. The ace lowered his ERA to 2.62 with a 1.09 WHIP and 105:28 K:BB in 86 innings overall. He's lined up for a road start in Arizona next week as he looks to stay hot into July.

Kremer allowed four hits and two walks while striking out five over seven scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Mariners on Tuesday.

Despite a third straight start with no runs allowed, Kremer was slightly outdueled by Mariners starter Robbie Ray in the low-scoring contest. Neither starter factored in the decision, with the Mariners tallying the only two runs in the eighth off a pair of Orioles relievers. Kremer has gone 18.2 innings since he last allowed a run, but he has just one win in three starts in that span. He's now at a 1.29 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 19:7 K:BB in 28 innings across five starts. The 26-year-old is projected for a home start versus the Rangers next week.

Ray allowed a hit and three walks while striking out eight over seven innings in a no-decision versus the Orioles on Tuesday.

Ray extended his streak of starts without allowing more than one run to four with another dominant performance, arguably his best of the year. He nearly got into trouble in the fourth inning, but he was able to escape having two runners in scoring position without giving anything up. The southpaw trimmed his ERA to 3.78 with a 1.14 WHIP and 105:34 K:BB across 97.2 innings overall. Ray lines up for a favorable home start versus the Athletics this weekend as he looks to carry his strong pitching from June into July.

Montas (3-8) was charged with the loss Tuesday against the Yankees after giving up two runs on four hits with seven strikeouts and two walks across six innings.

The right-hander has given up only two runs on six hits over 14 frames in his past two starts, but he didn't pick up a win in either outing. Montas wasn't at his best Tuesday but still pitched well, delivering 63 of his 105 pitches for strikes while generating 12 whiffs. He has a 3.20 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 99:24 K:BB through 16 starts this season, and he tentatively lines up to next take the mound Sunday in Seattle.

Castillo (3-4) earned the win Tuesday, allowing five hits and three walks over six scoreless innings against the Cubs. He struck out 11.

Castillo didn't seem to have the best feel for his changeup early on, but he was able to overpower Chicago with the heater -- in fact, all 11 of his punchouts were via the fastball. Overall, Castillo induced 23 swinging strikes on 123 pitches. While he missed time at the start of the season with a shoulder injury and has hit a few small bumps in the road since his return, Castillo will undoubtedly be a popular target for contending teams at the trade deadline.

Quintana allowed one run on four hits and two walks across six innings during Tuesday's 3-1 loss at Washington. He had six strikeouts and didn't factor in the decision.

It was the second straight quality start for the veteran southpaw, though he was left with a no-decision on both occasions. Quintana generated 14 swinging strikes, and he delivered five consecutive scoreless innings after giving up a run in the opening frame. The 33-year-old has pitched well for Pittsburgh this year with a 3.43 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 67:25 K:BB over 76 innings, though he's rarely been rewarded in the win column with a 1-5 record.

Sears (3-0) was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after picking up the win Tuesday against the Athletics. He allowed three hits and had one strikeout and one walk across 5.2 scoreless innings.

The 26-year-old was demoted immediately after delivering five shutout innings in his first MLB start May 25, and he'll once again head back to Triple-A following another strong outing. Sears threw 48 of his 78 pitches for strikes and generated only seven whiffs, but he gave up just one extra-base hit and kept Oakland off the board. The left-hander is returning to the minors because New York's starting rotation -- which has been one of the best in baseball -- is currently healthy, but he should be the favorite for a call-up any time the Yankees are in need of a spot starter.

Wheeler didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to Atlanta, giving up three runs on five hits and a walk over 6.1 innings. He struck out eight.

It looked like it might be a rough night for Wheeler after he served up back-to-back homers to Travis d'Arnaud and Matt Olson in the top of the first inning, but the right-hander settled in and delivered his ninth quality start of the season before exiting after 104 pitches (69 strikes). Since the beginning of May, Wheeler has posted a dazzling 2.02 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 76:11 K:BB through 62.1 innings over 10 starts.

Morton didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Phillies, allowing two runs on seven hits and four walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out five.

The veteran right-hander ran up his pitch count by tying his season high in free passes and fell one out short of his third straight quality start, exiting after 102 pitches (61 strikes) with Atlanta ahead 3-2. Morton was denied his fifth win of the year when Dylan Lee stumbled in the seventh, however. Morton wraps up a June resurgence that has seen him post a 3.52 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 45:8 K:BB through 30.2 innings over his last five starts.

Corbin (4-10) recorded 12 strikeouts and gave up one run over eight innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Pirates. He allowed five hits and two walks.

The veteran left-hander delivered double-digit strikeouts for the first time since 2019, and he racked up an impressive 20 swinging strikes versus the Buccos. Corbin covered only 7.1 innings combined over his previous two outings, but he bounced back Tuesday with his most dominant start in years. The only damage against him came via a solo home run from Diego Castillo during the sixth inning.