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Gilbert allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out four over 5.2 innings Wednesday against the Athletics. He did not factor into the decision.

Gilbert got through five scoreless innings before Tony Kemp took him deep to right begin the sixth to finally get the Athletics on the board. Gilbert was able to get two more outs before walking Mark Canha, signaling the end of his day after 92 pitches. The 24-year-old right-hander found his stride during September, accumulating a 2.70 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 31:8 K:BB over 33.1 innings in six starts. He has certainly shown signs of living up to the hype as one of the Mariners' bright young arms. Gilbert now stands at a 4.68 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 128:28 K:BB over 119.1 innings. The Mariners are right in the fold of things for a potential wild-card spot and Gilbert could potentially see at least another start if they can secure one of the final two playoff spots.

Berrios didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Yankees, allowing three runs on four hits over six innings. He struck out seven without walking a batter.

The right-hander has proven to be exactly what the Jays needed to help solidify their rotation when they picked him up from the Twins. Berrios has reeled off seven straight quality starts, going 4-2 over that stretch and posting a 2.93 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and dazzling 53:5 K:BB in his last 46 innings. He's probably done for the regular season, but if Toronto finds itself playing a tiebreaker to determine the AL wild card(s), Berrios could be in line to get that start.

Cole didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Blue Jays, giving up five runs on nine hits over six innings. He struck out six.

The Jays jumped on the right-hander right out of the gate, as George Springer drove Cole's first pitch of the night into the left-center field gap for a double, and all told seven of Toronto's nine hits off him went for extra bases -- including homers by Marcus Semien and Bo Bichette. If this was Cole's last outing of the regular season, he won't take much momentum into a potential playoff run for the Yankees, as he has a 5.13 ERA and 13.8 WHIP in September, albeit with a 43:9 K:BB through 33.1 innings.

Montas allowed two runs (zero earned) on four hits and one walk while striking out seven over six innings Wednesday against the Mariners. He did not factor into the decision.

Montas was excellent once again as he finished the regular season strong. He limited the Mariners to just four hits and gave up two unearned runs due to a pair of fielding errors in the sixth. Jared Kelenic would drive in both runs with a double in the gap to right center field. The 32-year-old Montas had an electric final month of the season, going 4-0 over eight starts with a 1.59 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 55:18 K:BB. Montas had an off year during last year's shortened season but has bounced back remarkably in 2021 to lead the A's pitching staff. He'll finish the year with a 13-9 record to go along with a 3.37 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and a career-high 207 strikeouts to go against 57 walks over 187 innings.

Lynch allowed four earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out two across three innings Wednesday against Cleveland. He did not factor into the decision.

Lynch's final line wasn't impressive, though he also wasn't hit all that hard as the only extra-base hit he allowed was a double. On the other hand, he continued to struggle with his command as Wednesday's outing marked the ninth time in his last 11 appearances he's walked at least two hitters. Lynch ends his rookie season with a poor 5.69 ERA and 1.63 WHIP while also posting a 55:31 K:BB across 68 innings. The former first-round pick should open the 2022 season in the Royals' rotation and will look to improve upon his 4.1 BB/9.

Gray (7-9) allowed five earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out six across 4.2 innings to take the loss Wednesday against the White Sox.

Gray surrendered runs in each of his last three innings to sink his effort. The big blow came on a two-run home run by Gavin Sheets in the third inning, as Gray allowed no other extra-base hits. He'll end the season in disappointing fashion, surrendering nine earned runs across his last 8.2 frames and two starts. Gray's final 4.19 ERA doesn't stand out positively, though he also had a 1.22 WHIP and 155 strikeouts across 135.1 innings.

Rodon (13-5) allowed one hit and two walks while striking out four over five scoreless innings to earn the win over the Reds on Wednesday.

Rodon was making his first start since Sept. 20, when he threw just three innings and 69 pitches before departing with shoulder discomfort. Though his results Wednesday were solid enough, the lefty's velocity was down noticeably, making it difficult to feel optimistic about his prospects heading into the postseason. Moreover, Rodon hasn't pitched more than five innings over his last eight outings, so the White Sox are unlikely to count on him to be a workhorse in the playoffs.

Wood did not factor in the decision against Arizona on Wednesday despite hurling six scoreless frames during which he allowed three hits and no walks while striking out six.

The southpaw put together arguably his finest performance of the campaign, finishing with at least six innings and no runs for the first time in his 26 starts. However, Wood had to settle for a no-decision, as San Francisco didn't get on the scoreboard until the seventh frame. Assuming he doesn't pitch again in the regular season, Wood will finish the campaign with a 3.83 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 152:39 K:BB along with a 10-4 record over 138.2 innings. He'll likely be a part of San Francisco's playoff rotation.

Kelly hurled five scoreless innings against San Francisco on Wednesday, allowing three hits and four walks while striking out four. He did not factor in the decision.

Kelly struggled with efficiency in the contest, needing 96 pitches to get through five frames and issuing his most free passes since he walked five batters May 8. However, the right-hander didn't allow any extra-base hits and managed to keep the Giants off the scoreboard. Overall, it was a positive final start for Kelly, who entered the contest having yielded 15 earned runs over his previous 15.2 innings. In the likely case that he doesn't pitch again this season, Kelly will finish the campaign with a 4.44 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 130:41 K:BB across 158 innings.

Garcia (11-8) suffered the loss against Tampa Bay on Wednesday, allowing six runs (three earned) on seven hits and two walks while striking out six across five innings.

Garcia wasn't helped by his defense, as a two-out error during the second inning led to three unearned runs. However, the right-hander wasn't blame-free in contributing to his own demise, as he gave up a pair of long balls and four total extra-base hits. Garcia did manage to extend his streak of lasting five innings or more to 10 starts, and he has yielded a strong 2.96 ERA and 1.24 WHIP over that stretch. He finishes the campaign with a 3.30 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 173:52 K:BB across 160.1 innings.