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Wainwright didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Reds, giving up three runs on eight hits and a walk over seven innings. He struck out seven.

The 40-year-old got outdueled by 22-year-old rookie Hunter Greene to begin the game, and despite delivering his third straight quality start and eighth of the season, Wainwright was on the hook for his fifth loss until Tommy Edman capped a late rally with a walkoff homer. Wainwright has failed to last at least six innings only once in his last eight outings, posting a 2.42 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 33:16 K:BB through 52 innings over that stretch.

Greene didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Cardinals, allowing one run on two hits and two walks over five-plus innings. He struck out seven.

The rookie seemed headed for his fourth quality start of the season after tossing five scoreless innings, but Greene ran into a bit of trouble in the sixth and got the hook after 101 pitches (65 strikes). The Reds' bullpen then imploded in the late innings to cost him his fourth win. Greene continues to put a shaky start to the season behind him, and over his last six outings he sports a 3.18 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 44:11 K:BB through 34 innings.

Gore (4-2) took the loss during Saturday's 6-2 defeat at the hands of the Rockies in Game 2 of a doubleheader, allowing six runs on five hits and four walks with three strikeouts in 2.1 innings.

Gore navigated an easy first inning and permitted just one run in the second but surrendered five baserunners and five runs in the third before being pulled to submit the worst start of his young career. The blip caused the 23-year-old rookie's ERA to spike a full run from 1.50 to 2.50 and was his first start in 10 turns where he allowed more than three runs. Gore will go for revenge with another start against Colorado set for next weekend.

Freeland (2-5) earned the win during Saturday's 6-2 victory over San Diego in Game 2 of a doubleheader, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks with three strikeouts in six innings.

Freeland was staked to an early 6-0 lead and coasted to an easy victory, only surrendering runs on Luke Voit RBIs in the fourth and sixth innings. The 29-year-old has now surrendered one or zero runs in six of his last nine starts, though he has just two wins to show for it. He has also struck out four or fewer batters in seven of 12 turns. Freeland now owns a 4.39 ERA and 1.42 WHIP with a bottom-10 2.18 K/BB and lines up for a rematch with San Diego next weekend.

Feltner pitched six innings in Game 1 of a doubleheader against San Diego on Saturday, allowing one run on two hits and one walk while striking out six. He did not factor in the decision.

Feltner was called up from the minors prior to the game and limited the Padres to a single run on a third-inning Trent Grisham solo homer. The right-hander notched his second quality start this season, but Colorado's lack of offense prevented him from taking his second victory. Feltner has struck out at least six batters in four of his five major-league appearances this season and has allowed two or fewer runs in three of his outings. A six-run, three-inning dud against Atlanta on June 5 has pushed his season ERA to 4.85, but Feltner has pitched well enough so far to earn consideration for a full-time stay in the rotation.

Wacha registered a no-decision during Saturday's 7-6 loss to Seattle, allowing four runs (three earned) on eight hits and one walk with three strikeouts in 4.1 innings.

Wacha was staked to a three-run lead before he took the mound but surrendered two runs apiece in each of the first two innings to fall behind early. The 30-year-old righty has now permitted more than two runs in just two of 10 starts and sports a dazzling 2.33 ERA through 54 innings, though his 6.0 K/9 is on pace for the lowest rate of his career by far. Wacha is slated to pitch again next weekend at home against St. Louis.

DeSclafani (ankle) allowed three hits and struck out three over three scoreless innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday.

DeSclafani was excellent in his first game action since April 21. The right-hander still isn't eligible to come off the 60-day injured list until late June, so he's likely to make another start or two with Sacaramento to build his pitch count back up before he rejoins the Giants' roster.

Kirby didn't factor into the decision during Saturday's 7-6 win against Boston, allowing five runs (three earned) on six hits and one walk with four strikeouts in five innings.

A first-inning J.P. Crawford error led to three runs, and a J.D. Martinez two-run shot in the fifth put Kirby in line for the loss, but Seattle ultimately prevailed during a back-and-forth game. The 24-year-old rookie has now struck out three or fewer batters in four of seven starts but has at least seven in each of the other three. Kirby has been solid thus far with a 3.65 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 35:4 K:BB in 37 innings and lines up to face the Angels midweek.

Carrasco (7-2) took the loss during Saturday's 11-6 defeat at the hands of the Angels, allowing five runs on nine hits and one walk with seven strikeouts in 4.2 innings.

Carrasco was hit hard for the fourth time this season, permitting multiple runs in the first and fifth innings to fall in line for the loss. The 35-year-old has now surrendered four or more runs in four starts, though he's kept opposing offenses to two runs or fewer in his other eight turns. Carrasco carries a 3.93 ERA and 1.22 WHIP into his next start, scheduled to come next weekend against Miami.

Lorenzen (6-3) earned the win during Saturday's 11-6 victory over the Mets, allowing one run on six hits and one walk with four strikeouts in 6.1 innings.

Los Angeles jumped on New York starter Carlos Carrasco early, letting Lorenzen cruise to an easy win while surrendering his lone run in the seventh when reliever Aaron Loup let an inherited runner cross the plate. Lorenzen, a first-year Angel, has now surrendered one or zero runs in five of his 10 starts, though Lorenzen is yet to combine run prevention with strikeouts as he's surrendered a total of 11 runs during his three turns with at least seven strikeouts and hasn't surpassed five in any other start. Lorenzen sports a 3.45 ERA and is set to toe the rubber against Seattle next weekend.