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Verlander (7-2) earned the win after he tossed seven innings, surrendering one run on six hits and two walks while striking out 12 in Tuesday's victory over the Mariners.

After allowing six runs over six frames in his last start versus the Mariners on May 27, Verlander was dominant Tuesday, with the only blemish on his line coming on an Abraham Toro RBI groundout in the top of the fourth. The 39-year-old struck out a season-high 12 batters in the outing while recording his eighth quality start of the campaign. He has now allowed three runs while recording 18 strikeouts over 14 innings in his last two starts following the blowup versus the Mariners. Verlander owns a superb 2.13 ERA and 0.84 WHIP with 73 punchouts over 71.2 innings in 11 starts in 2022.

Manoah (7-1) earned the win Tuesday after he pitched six scoreless innings, allowing six hits and three walks while striking out four against the Royals.

Manoah held the Royals without an extra-base hit over six frames Tuesday, notching his fifth consecutive quality start. Over that stretch he has posted a 1.87 ERA and 1.04 ERA with 26 punchouts over 33.2 frames. Manoah's season numbers now sit at a 7-1 record with a masterful 1.81 ERA and 0.96 WHIP with 61 strikeouts in 69.2 innings over 11 starts.

Keller (1-7) got the loss Tuesday after he pitched six innings, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out four against the Red Sox.

Keller gave up two runs on a Matt Chapman double in the top of the second and then a third run in the seventh inning after he allowed two batters to reach base to open the frame. He logged his first quality start since May 16 and sixth overall in 11 outings. Keller now owns a 4.19 ERA and 1.26 WHIP with 37 strikeouts over 66.2 innings this season. He tentatively lines up to toe the rubber again Sunday versus the Orioles.

Suarez tossed seven innings, giving up two runs on six hits while striking out five in Tuesday's win over the Brewers. He did not factor into the decision.

Suarez was effective Tuesday, limiting the Brewers to six baserunners. He allowed an RBI double to Andrew McCutchen in the first frame and another one to Rowdy Tellez later in the fourth inning before tossing three more scoreless frames. The seven-inning outing tied his longest start of the season and he has now given up four runs over 11.1 frames in his last two outings after giving up five runs in 4.1 innings to the Braves on May 25. Suarez owns a 4.42 ERA and 1.47 WHIP with 47 punchouts over 55 innings in 11 starts this year.

Quintana (1-3) took the loss Tuesday against Detroit, allowing four runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out five in 3.1 innings.

Quintana allowed one hit in his first time through the lineup but fell apart after that, allowing seven of the next nine batters to reach safely. It was his shortest start and marks the first time he's given up four earned runs in a start this season. The lefty has failed to complete five innings in five of his 11 starts.

Skubal (5-2) picked up the win Tuesday in Pittsburgh, striking out nine in seven innings while allowing three runs on six hits and a hit batsman.

Skubal gave up a run in the second and a two-run homer in the fourth. He was efficient Tuesday, getting through seven innings on 92 pitches. The lefty has gone seven innings in each of his last three starts. Since the start of May, the 25-year-old has been superb and has a 1.60 ERA and 50:7 K:BB across 45 innings in seven starts. His next start will likely come early next week against the White Sox.

Alexander pitched five innings, allowing one run on seven hits and two walks while striking out one in the loss to the Phillies on Tuesday. He did not factor into the decision.

Alexander surrendered a sacrifice fly to Bryce Harper in the top of the third inning, accounting for the only run against him Tuesday. He has now pitched 12 innings over his first two career starts, giving up just three runs combined. With Brandon Woodruff (ankle) expected to return soon, Alexander may not get another turn in the rotation before returning to Triple-A Nashville, but he has certainly earned more opportunities down the line.

Sale (ribs) had his bullpen session pushed back from Tuesday to Wednesday due to a stomach bug, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

It's only a temporary setback, so the left-hander is expected to quickly be back on the mound. Sale was previously on track to throw a live batting practice session Friday, assuming the bullpen goes well, but the live BP will now be pushed into later in the weekend.

Springs struck out five in six shutout innings while allowing six hits and two walks in a 4-2 win Tuesday against St. Louis. He did not factor into the decision.

Springs allowed baserunners in each inning but managed to pitch around trouble and hold the Cardinals scoreless. The lefty threw a season-high 92 pitches. He has excelled since moving into a starting role in May, compiling a 2.01 ERA and 31:7 K:BB in 31.1 innings. As he continues to build endurance and pitch later into games, he should have more chances to pick up victories.

Bradish allowed two runs on four hits and five walks while striking out five in 4.2 innings of a 9-3 win Tuesday against the Cubs. He did not factor into the decision.

Bradish gave up a solo homer to Christopher Morel to lead off the game and another to Willson Contreras to begin the fifth. He had trouble locating his pitches all evening, throwing just 60 of 105 pitches for strikes and issuing five free passes. The rookie has given up at least one home run in each of his eight starts. After pitching well in two of his first three outings, he's allowed 19 runs in 20.2 innings with 44 batters reaching safely in his last five starts.