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Snell (0-2) took the loss during Tuesday's 4-1 defeat at the hands of the Brewers, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks with seven strikeouts in 5.1 innings.

Snell surrendered only one baserunner through four innings but was stung for a Mike Brosseau solo homer in the fifth and put two on in the sixth before Craig Stammen allowed a Tyrone Taylor three-run home run. Snell tossed an impressive 104 pitches with 15 swinging strikes in just his second start of the campaign, though both outings have resulted in losses. Snell has permitted six runs on six hits and five walks in nine innings and will go for his first win early next week against St. Louis.

Dunning (1-3) got the loss Tuesday after he tossed 6.1 innings, surrendering five runs on 11 hits and a walk while striking out eight versus the Angels.

Dunning was unable to keep the Angels off the basepaths Tuesday, giving up a season-high 11 hits. He was able to pitch three scoreless innings before the wheels fell off in the fourth. The final tally against him came in the way of a Jared Walsh solo homer the following inning. Dunning's ERA jumped from 3.38 to 4.32. The only positive from Tuesday's outing: his eight punchouts, a season high. He's tentatively set to pitch again Sunday against the Athletics on the road.

Burnes (2-2) earned the win during Tuesday's 4-1 victory over San Diego, allowing one run on five hits and two walks with five strikeouts in six innings.

Burnes settled down after permitting five baserunners and one run combined in the first two innings to get through his final four innings nearly unscathed. The 27-year-old extended his streak of going at least six innings to eight starts, though he's now struck out five in consecutive turns after recording at least seven whiffs in each of his previous six. Burnes' 2.18 ERA and 0.87 WHIP both rank among the league leaders and he's currently set to make a second start this week against St. Louis over the weekend.

Syndergaard (4-2) earned the win Tuesday after he pitched eight innings of one-run ball, allowing four hits while striking out five versus the Rangers.

After surrendering six runs (four earned) while only registering two outs in his last start versus the Rangers last Monday, Syndergaard flipped the script Tuesday. He pitched seven scoreless to open the outing, giving up his only run on a solo homer by Jonah Heim in the eighth frame. In what could be considered a redemption start for the 29-year-old, he tossed a season-high eight innings while producing his third quality start of the season. It was the second time this year that he didn't walk a batter and his season-long stats now sit at a 3.08 ERA and 1.08 WHIP with 27 strikeouts over 38 frames in seven starts.

Gallen didn't factor into the decision during Tuesday's 8-6 win against Kansas City, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks with four strikeouts in 5.1 innings.

Gallen served up an MJ Melendez two-run homer in the second inning and put three runners on in the sixth before departing, all of which came around to score. This was the 26-year-old's first start in eight turns in which he permitted more than two earned runs, nearly doubling his ERA from 1.14 to 2.22, while the nine Royals Gallen put on easily eclipsed his previous high of five. He'll look to rebound early next week against Atlanta.

Cease (4-2) was tagged with the loss Tuesday after he tossed four innings, allowing seven runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out four against the Red Sox.

Cease surrendered two home runs in the first inning, giving the Red Sox an early 4-0 lead. He later gave up another three runs and his four innings on the mound matched his shortest outing of the season. After posting a 2.38 ERA and 1.00 WHIP over 34 innings his first six starts of the campaign, Cease has struggled recently, giving up 13 runs over 13.2 frames in his last three outings. He now has a 4.24 ERA and 1.31 WHIP with an incredible 13.69 K/9 over 46.2 innings in nine starts.

McClanahan (4-2) earned the win Tuesday versus the Marlins after allowing four hits with nine strikeouts and two walks in six scoreless innings.

The left-hander was unable to complete seven innings for the third consecutive start, but he still delivered another strong performance to notch his second straight win. McClanahan continues to pitch like an ace and has surrendered only one run while compiling a 27:3 K:BB in his last three outings. Through nine starts this season the 25-year-old has a 2.06 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 74:12 K:BB over 52.1 innings.

Lopez (4-2) was charged with the loss Tuesday against the Rays after giving up four runs on nine hits with eight strikeouts and zero walks over seven innings.

Lopez allowed three home runs, including Kevin Kiermaier's inside-the-park homer. The big blow came in the sixth inning when Ji-Man Choi crushed a two-run shot to right field. The right-hander generated an impressive 21 swinging strikes on 86 pitches, but the long balls soured that effort as he allowed more than three earned runs for the first time in 2022. Lopez still has strong numbers for the season with a 2.04 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 56:11 K:BB across 53 innings.

Mahle (2-5) took the loss Tuesday against the Cubs after surrendering eight runs on nine hits with six strikeouts and three walks over four innings.

Mahle entered Tuesday's contest with a 2.60 ERA across his past thee starts, but Chicago tagged him for three runs during the first inning, and things didn't get better from there. He threw only 60 of his 103 pitches for strikes. Mahle will carry a 6.32 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 50:23 K:BB into his next turn through the rotation.

Valdez (4-2) got the win Tuesday after he tossed seven innings, surrendering three runs on seven hits while striking out four versus the Guardians.

Valdez gave up a solo home run to Jose Ramirez in the first inning before later surrendering one run in both the sixth and seventh frames. The outing was his sixth consecutive quality start. The 28-year-old also avoided walking a batter for the first time in 2022. Outside of one poor outing versus the Angels on April 19 in which he allowed six runs in 4.1 innings, Valdez has been dominant this season, giving up three or fewer runs in eight starts. He owns a 2.83 ERA and 1.22 WHIP with 43 strikeouts over 54 frames this year.