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Kopech (1-2) took the loss Wednesday, allowing five runs on six hits and four walks over three innings against the Blue Jays. He struck out four.

After tossing seven scoreless innings against the Yankees on May 22, the White Sox opted to give the right-hander extra rest heading into Wednesday's matchup. However, Kopech appeared rusty and allowed runs in all three innings he pitched, including a three-run homer to Danny Jansen in the bottom of the third. Despite the poor start, Kopech still sports a 2.20 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP and has 43 strikeouts across 45.0 innings. His next start is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday's matchup with the Dodgers.

Ober (1-2) took the loss after allowing five runs on nine hits across six innings during Wednesday's 5-0 loss to the Tigers. He recorded four strikeouts and zero walks.

Ober allowed a leadoff double in the first inning to Willi Castro, who came around to score on an RBI single from Jonathan Schoop two batters later. However, the right-hander was able to settle down and throw three scoreless innings before finding himself in trouble again in the fifth. Ober allowed five of the first six to reach in that frame, including three doubles, which led to four more earned runs. After seven starts this season, Ober's ERA sits at 4.01 ERA, but he sports a 29:7 K:BB across 33.2 innings. His next start is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday's matchup with the Yankees.

Herz struck out a dozen Dayton hitters over five innings in his start Wednesday for High-A South Bend, allowing no runs on a hit and a hit by pitch. He now has a 1.45 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 53:17 K:BB across 37.1 innings.

Herz has been nearly impossible to hit in the minors going back to last season, as he allowed a composite batting average of .157 last year and has been even better with a microscopic .120 average against him this year. The main caveat for the 21-year-old is that Wednesday marked the first time in 10 starts this season that he's finished five innings, so he's never had to go through a lineup three times. His 4.1 BB/9 is a bit concerning as well. All in all, while Herz still has the potential to become a big-league starter, there's a strong probability that he ends up in a relief role -- but that's not necessarily a bad thing, as he could be a shutdown lefty out of the pen.

Nola (3-4) picked up the win in Wednesday's 6-5 victory over the Giants, giving up five runs on five hits over six innings. He struck out five without walking a batter.

The right-hander took a shutout into the sixth inning but hit the wall hard, as the first five Giants batters in the frame all reached base, capped by a three-run blast from Wilmer Flores. Fortunately for Nola, the Phillies responded with four runs on the bottom of the inning to hand him back his win. He'll take a 3.92 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 79:10 K:BB through 66.2 innings into his next start, with a 1.35 HR/9 souring his ERA despite his otherwise ace-like numbers.

Rodon didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Phillies, giving up two runs (one earned) on six hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out six.

The southpaw fired 64 of 98 pitches for strikes and was still the pitcher of record when the Giants took a 5-2 lead in the top of the sixth inning, but the bullpen quickly squandered it. Rodon has seen his season-opening hot streak fade and has completed six innings only once in his last four starts, leaving him with a 3.44 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 70:21 K:BB through 55 innings.

Wright (5-3) picked up the win in Wednesday's 6-0 victory over Arizona, giving up three hits and five walks over six scoreless innings. He struck out five.

The right-hander fought his control but was able to prevent the Diamondbacks from cashing in any of their chances, exiting after 101 pitches (64 strikes), Wright delivered his seventh quality start of the season, and he'll carry a 2.41 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 66:23 K:BB through 59.2 innings into his next outing.

Irvin didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Astros, allowing one run on six hits and two walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out two.

The southpaw tossed 57 of 89 pitches for strikes before getting the hook one out short of his fourth straight quality start. Irvin isn't dominant, but when healthy he's been getting the job done for an Oakland squad in need of stability in the rotation, working at least five innings in seven straight trips to the mound without giving up more than three earned runs in any of them. He'll carry a 2.96 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 28:11 K:BB through 45.2 innings into his next outing.

Verlander didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 5-4 in over the A's, giving up three runs on two hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out six.

The future Hall of Famer took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, but an Elvis Andrus double and Christian Bethancourt homer quickly put Verlander on the hook for a loss until Houston rallied in the top of the ninth. He still delivered his seventh quality start of the season, and Verlander will take a 2.23 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 61:12 K:BB through 64.2 innings into his next outing.

Quintana pitched 4.1 innings against the Dodgers on Wednesday, allowing two runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out three. He did not factor in the decision.

Quintana started the outing strongly, retiring the side in order in the first inning. However, Los Angeles gradually chipped away against the left-hander, and he was lifted after allowing six of the final nine batters he faced to reach base between the fourth and fifth frames. The Dodgers managed only two runs against him, however, allowing Quintana to log a no-decision. He's pitched well for the Pirates this season, logging a 2.32 ERA across 10 starts despite recording only one win. He's expected to make his next start at home against Detroit next week.

Gray allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out 12 over seven innings against Tampa Bay on Wednesday, but he did not factor in the decision.

This was Gray's best start of the campaign, as he went seven innings for the first time and racked up a season-high 12 strikeouts. He held the Rays scoreless through six frames before giving up a Randy Arozarena solo homer in the seventh. The veteran right-hander lowered his ERA to 4.83 with the quality start, and he'll look to build upon the impressive outing in his next appearance, which is scheduled to take place in Cleveland early next week.