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Anderson (6-3) earned the win against the Cubs on Sunday, allowing no runs on three hits while striking out six and walking two in 6.2 innings.

Anderson kept the Cubs off the scoreboard Sunday, limiting them to just three hits and no runs. He threw 59 of 99 pitches for strikes, picking up six strikeouts along the way. Sunday's appearance was Anderson's first this season without allowing an earned run and helped lower his ERA to 4.35. Though the young righty has six wins, he still has adjustments to make to keep runners from crossing the plate. Sunday's outing looks to be a step in the right direction for Anderson.

Bassitt (5-5) took the loss Sunday against Miami, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out nine in 6.1 innings.

Bassitt cruised through the first six innings, allowing just three singles and a walk while holding Miami scoreless. In the seventh, however, he loaded the bases with one out and all three baserunners came around to score after he was removed when Jerar Encarnacion smacked a grand slam. Since May 19, the veteran has struggled with a 5.80 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and seven homers allowed in 40.1 innings. He will likely face Miami again in his next start, next weekend.

Alcantara (7-2) earned the win Sunday against the Mets, striking out eight in eight innings while allowing two runs on six hits and a walk.

It was just a typical start for Alcantara this season as he efficiently worked late into the ballgame and stifled his opponent. Five times he retired the side after facing only three batters. The 26-year-old has tossed at least seven innings while allowing two or fewer earned runs in eight straight starts. For the season, he is first in innings pitched and batting average against and second in the league with a 1.72 ERA. His next start will likely be next weekend against the Mets.

Javier (4-3) earned the win Sunday over the White Sox. He allowed a run on two hits, four walks and a hit batter with five strikeouts in five innings.

Javier kept the White Sox off the board until Luis Robert hit an RBI double in the fifth inning. The right-hander wasn't particularly efficient, needing 93 pitches (58 strikes) to complete five frames, but it was enough for his first win in his last four starts. Javier has a 3.07 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 68:23 K:BB across 55.2 innings overall. He has a tough matchup on tap next weekend, as he's expected to draw a road start versus the Yankees.

Houser (4-7) earned the victory Sunday in Cincinnati, striking out five in six innings while allowing three runs on four hits and four walks.

All three runs against Houser came in the fourth inning as he allowed three walks and two hits in the frame. The 29-year-old struggled with command all game and threw only 58 of his 103 pitches for strikes. It was just his fifth quality start in 13 outings this season and his first since May 23. His next start will likely be next weekend against Toronto.

Kopech (2-3) allowed four runs on seven hits and a walk with four strikeouts in five innings, taking the loss Sunday versus the Astros.

Kopech didn't have to miss a turn in the rotation after leaving last Sunday's start with knee discomfort. He wasn't great in his return to game action, with three of the four runs he allowed coming on home runs -- a solo shot by J.J. Matijevic in the fourth inning and a two-run blast from Mauricio Dubon in the fifth. Kopech has allowed multiple runs in only four of his 12 starts this season. He has a strong 2.38 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 55:25 K:BB through 56.2 innings. Sunday's was a tough matchup for the 26-year-old, but he lines up for a more favorable home start versus the Orioles next weekend.

Heaney (shoulder) allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits and a walk with seven strikeouts in five-plus innings, taking a no-decision versus the Guardians on Sunday.

Heaney threw 77 pitches (51 strikes) in his first major-league game since April 17. He limited the damage to an Austin Hedges sacrifice fly after an error in the second inning and an Oscar Gonzalez solo home run in the sixth. It's encouraging to see Heaney find some success quickly in his return -- he's posted a 0.59 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 23:4 K:BB across 15.1 innings in three starts this year. He'll be tasked with providing quality performances in the absence of Walker Buehler (elbow). Heaney is projected for a road start in Atlanta next weekend.

Dunning (1-5) took the loss Sunday in Detroit, allowing five runs on four hits, four walks and a hit batsman. He struck out two in 4.2 innings.

Dunning got off to a rough start, giving up a three-run homer to Robbie Grossman before recording an out. He settled down and did not allow a hit in the next three innings but faltered in the fifth and was replaced after loading the bases with two outs. Over his last eight starts, the 27-year-old is 0-4 with a 5.11 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 39:17 K:BB in 44 innings. His next start will likely be next weekend against Washington.

Bieber allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits and a walk with nine strikeouts in 6.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Dodgers on Sunday.

Bieber was responsible for putting Eddy Alvarez on base in the seventh inning, and Eli Morgan let the inherited runner score after an error. The Guardians' offense picked up their starter over the final two frames, rallying for the win. With quality starts in six of his last seven outings -- and a rain-shortened start being the lone exception in that span -- Bieber is in fine form. The ace right-hander has a 3.00 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 84:18 K:BB across 78 innings in 13 starts overall. He's on track for a home start versus the Red Sox next weekend.

Kelly (6-4) earned the win Sunday over the Twins. He allowed one run on five hits and no walks with five strikeouts in seven innings.

Kelly got into trouble in the first inning, giving up a run when Carlos Correa grounded into a double play. That ended up being the only damage on Kelly's line, as he settled in after that and completed seven innings for the third time in 14 starts. The strong outing trimmed his ERA to 3.46 with a 1.29 WHIP and 66:29 K:BB across 78 innings overall. The right-hander is projected for a favorable home start versus the Tigers next weekend.