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Urias (1-0) allowed one run on three hits and one walk while striking out five over five innings to earn the win over the Giants in Game 2 of the NLDS on Saturday.

After a 20-win regular season, Urias got right back in the win column in his first start of the 2021 postseason, outdueling Kevin Gausman in San Francisco to even the series at 1-1. The lefty got through his five innings on a tidy 72 pitches (seven swinging strikes). He could start a potential Game 5 on full rest Thursday or perhaps he could pitch out of the bullpen in Tuesday's Game 4 if the Dodgers need him.

Woodruff (0-1) took the loss Saturday in Game 2 of the NLDS versus Atlanta. He pitched six innings, giving up three runs on five hits and a walk.

The 28-year-old was able to hold the Atlanta batters to just three runs, with the final blow being a solo home run off the bat of Austin Riley in the sixth inning. Woodruff was able to throw 62 of his 91 pitches for strikes and register a quality start, but Atlanta starter Max Fried outdueled him with six scoreless innings. The right-handed Woodruff is currently not expected to start again this best-of-five series, though that could change depending on how everything plays out.

Fried (1-0) tossed six scoreless innings, allowing three hits while striking out nine in a win over the Brewers in Game 2 of the NLDS on Saturday.

The left-hander was extremely effective in this one, scattering two singles and a double over six scoreless innings. The nine strikeouts represent his highest total since Sept. 1 and he has registered a quality start in seven consecutive outings. Fried has gotten hot at the right time, posting a 1.34 ERA and 0.70 WHIP since the beginning of September.

The White Sox are optimistic that Rodon will be able to start a potential Game 4 of the ALDS against the Astros on Monday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Rodon made Chicago's ALDS roster despite dealing with a shoulder injury late in the regular season. The White Sox dropped the first two games of the series, but the southpaw will likely be in line to start Game 4 if the team wins Sunday's matchup.

Cease will start Game 3 of the ALDS against the Astros on Sunday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Cease dealt with a bruised right triceps late in the year but closed out the regular season on a high note, recording a 0.63 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 14.1 innings across his last three starts. The right-hander will attempt to force a Game 4 during Sunday's home start.

Rasmussen will start Game 3 of the ALDS against the Red Sox on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Heading into the postseason, the Rays were undecided whether Rasmussen would be used as a starter or as a reliever, but he'll take the mound to begin Game 3 after he didn't appear out of the bullpen in either of the first two contests. The right-hander lasted five innings in each of his final four regular-season appearances, and he posted a 1.35 ERA and 0.75 WHIP in 20 innings during that time.

Webb (1-0) allowed five hits and no walks while striking out 10 in 7.2 scoreless innings to earn the win against the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLDS on Friday.

Webb gave up four runs in seven innings during his final start of the regular season, but he bounced back in his first career postseason start Friday and was rewarded with the win. The right-hander needed just 92 pitches across his 7.2 innings, and he'll be a strong candidate to start Game 5 of the NLDS, if necessary.

Buehler (0-1) allowed three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out five in 6.1 innings to take the loss against the Giants in Game 1 of the NLDS on Friday.

Buehler gave up a two-run homer in the bottom of the first inning Friday but held the Giants scoreless across the next five frames. However, he didn't get any run support from the Dodgers and was forced to take the Game 1 loss. The right-hander has lasted at least five innings in each of his last three appearances and has allowed four runs in 18.1 innings during that time.

Baz allowed three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out two in 2.1 innings in Friday's loss to the Red Sox in Game 2 of the ALDS. He didn't factor into the decision.

Baz remained in Friday's contest after he gave up two runs in the top of the first inning, but he allowed another run to come across in the third inning prior to his removal. The right-hander threw just 47 pitches in Game 2, so he'll likely be available later in the ALDS if needed.

Houck (1-0) allowed one run on two hits and no walks while striking out five in five innings to earn the win against the Rays on Friday in Game 2 of the ALDS.

Houck entered Friday's contest after the Rays scored five runs in the bottom of the first inning, and the right-hander held Tampa Bay in check while helping to preserve the rest of Boston's bullpen. The right-hander has lasted at least five innings in two of his last three appearances, and he was rewarded with the first postseason win of his career in Game 2 on Friday.