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Marquez (3-5) earned the win during Sunday's 4-2 victory over San Diego, allowing two runs on six hits with six strikeouts in seven innings.

Marquez faced the minimum through four innings but allowed a single run in both the fifth and seventh innings and departed with game knotted 2-2. Colorado rallied to plate two runs in the eighth to give Marquez his second straight victory. The 27-year-old has now posted consecutive quality starts, though his 6.09 ERA still ranks second-worst out of 62 qualified starters. He'll look to keep the momentum rolling with a rematch against San Diego on tap for next weekend.

Ray didn't factor into the decision during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Boston, allowing three hits and one walk with four strikeouts in seven scoreless innings.

Ray and Boston starter Kutter Crawford engaged in an unlikely pitcher's duel, which prevented the reigning Cy Young winner from earning the victory despite posting a season-high 74 game score. The 30-year-old lefty has been mostly middling this season with an ERA stuck between 3.91 and 4.97 since April 13 but has been a workhorse, as his 76.2 innings rank third in MLB. Ray's slated to pitch again next weekend against the Angels.

Alexander allowed one run on seven hits and three walks over 4.2 innings in Sunday's win over Washington. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision.

Alexander escaped a few jams before the Nationals finally broke through in the fifth inning with Josh Bell's RBI sacrifice fly that knocked Alexander from the game. He's now allowed two or fewer earned runs in each of his first three MLB starts. The 29-year-old is sporting a 2.16 ERA with a lackluster 6:8 K:BB through 16.2 frames. Alexander is expected to start in Cincinnati next week.

Houck saved Sunday's 2-0 win against the Mariners, striking out one in a 1-2-3 ninth inning.

Houck needed just eight pitches to notch his second save in as many appearances and is primed to receive more opportunities ahead with fellow closer Hansel Robles blowing a save Saturday. The 25-year-old has fired 16 scoreless innings across his last eight appearances -- all in relief -- with 16 strikeouts and four walks in the span. Houck lowered his season ERA from 5.40 to 3.38 with the impressive stretch and should continue to see a high-leverage role in Boston's bullpen.

Taillon (7-1) allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out five in five innings to earn the win over the Cubs on Sunday.

Taillon failed to record a quality start for a second consecutive outing, but he got plenty of run support from the Yankees' offense in the 18-4 victory, and he picked up his third win in his last four starts. The right-hander has posted a 2.53 ERA in 32 innings over his last five outings but has given up seven runs in 12 innings over his last two starts. He projects to make his next start on the road against Toronto on Saturday.

Crawford didn't factor into the decision during Sunday's 2-0 victory over Seattle, allowing one hit and four walks with seven strikeouts in five scoreless innings.

Making his first start of the season and first appearance since May 13, Crawford took a no-hitter into the fifth inning. He was wildly effective as just 43 of 83 pitches went for strikes with an impressive 13 of the swinging variety in registering seven strikeouts, though the converse was the subpar four free passes. The 26-year-old is slated to start again next weekend against St. Louis and could remain part of the rotation if he continues to pitch like he did Sunday.

Quantrill (4-3) allowed a run on four hits and two walks while striking out four in six innings to earn the win over the Athletics on Sunday.

Quantrill continued his dominant stretch Sunday, as he's earned quality starts in seven of his last eight outings. In spite of his ability to limit runs, he's recorded over five strikeouts just once this season, and he has a lackluster 14.5 percent strikeout rate. The right-hander has a 3.38 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 66.2 innings this year and tentatively lines up to make his next start on the road Saturday against the Dodgers.

Irvin (2-3) allowed five runs (four earned) on six hits and a walk while striking out three in 5.2 innings to take the loss in Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Irvin had one of his worst starts of the season Sunday, as he gave up three runs in the first inning prior to allowing two more runs to come across in the bottom of the sixth. In spite of Sunday's lackluster results, the southpaw has been relatively effective this year, posting a 3.34 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 56.2 innings over his first 10 starts. Irvin has lasted at least five innings in every start to begin the year and tentatively lines up to make his next start at home Saturday against the Royals.

Suarez (4-4) allowed four runs (two earned) on four hits and four walks over 4.1 innings Sunday, striking out two and taking a loss against Arizona.

Suarez coughed up three runs in the first inning, but he then settled in to throw three scoreless frames. The 26-year-old was then knocked out of the contest in the fifth inning after Christian Walker's RBI double. After going 3-1 with a 3.72 ERA through his first seven starts, Suarez is 0-3 with a 5.48 ERA over his last five outings. He's projected to take the mound in Washington next week.

Rodon (5-4) allowed two hits and three walks while striking out eight over six scoreless innings to earn the win Sunday over the Dodgers.

This was the second time Rodon's kept runs off the board in his 12 starts this season, and he hadn't recorded eight or more strikeouts since May 9. The 29-year-old threw 64 of his 98 pitches for strikes and efficiently limited the Dodgers' chances to generate offense. Rodon has a 3.18 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 83:25 K:BB through 65 innings in 12 starts. He'll look to build off of this start next weekend in Pittsburgh.