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Eovaldi (10-9) took the loss Friday as the Red Sox were downed 8-3 by the Yankees, surrendering seven runs on seven hits and two walks over 2.2 innings. He failed to strike out a batter.

With Boston fighting to hang onto a wild-card spot, the right-hander picked a bad time to deliver his worst start of the season. Eovaldi tossed 37 of 59 pitches for strikes, with a three-run blast by Giancarlo Stanton in the third inning being the biggest blow against him. Eovaldi will take a 3.88 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 188:34 K:BB through 176.1 innings into what is likely to be his final start of the regular season next week in Baltimore.

Flaherty allowed two runs on two hits and a walk while striking out a batter over a third of an inning Friday against the Cubs. He did not factor into the decision.

Flaherty's return to action Friday certainly didn't go as planned. Although he wasn't expected to go very deep, the team was at least hoping he could cover a few innings as he wasn't able to build up to a full starter's workload during his rehab. He threw a total of 19 pitches, which included a strikeout against Rafael Ortega. Following that strikeout, Flaherty allowed a base hit to Frank Schwindel and then a two-run shot to Patrick Wisdom. He walked Ian Happ next before being pulled for Dakota Hudson. At least he's getting his feet wet again ahead of the postseason. The 25-year-old has a 3.30 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 82:25 K:BB over 76.1 innings this season and lines up for one final tune-up against the Cubs again next week.

Cole (16-8) picked up the win in Friday's 8-3 victory over the Red Sox, giving up three runs on five hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out six.

The right-hander blanked Boston through five innings before serving up a three-run shot to Rafael Devers in the sixth, but the Yankees already had a comfortable lead. The quality start was Cole's first in four outings and his 18th of the year, and he'll take a 3.08 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 237:41 K:BB through 175.1 innings into what's likely to be his final start of the regular season next week in a series against Toronto which could determine a wild-card spot.

Megill (3-6) allowed four runs on five hits and four walks while striking out two over four innings as he took the loss against the Brewers on Friday.

Megill struggled to keep the ball in the yard Friday, letting up three solo home runs. Kolten Wong took him deep in the first and then Willy Adames and Christian Yelich went back-to-back off him in the third. The Brewers then got to him again in the fifth after Yelich led off the inning with a triple and later scored. The 25-year-old Megill also struggled with his control; his four walks were the most he's had in a start this season. Megill has struggled mightily since late August with a 2-4 record, 7.85 ERA and 1.67 WHIP over six starts. He's allowed at least four runs each time he's lost over that span and will look to turn things around when the Marlins come to town next week.

Lauer (7-5) allowed one run on three hits while walking two and striking out nine as he got the win over the Mets on Friday.

Lauer continued his streak of dominance with his third win over his last four starts. The 26-year-old has allowed one run or less in each of his five starts in September and recorded a season-high nine strikeouts Friday. The Mets got to him in the opening frame after Brandon Nimmo tripled to lead off the game and Francisco Lindor grounded out to the shortstop to bring him home. Lauer has definitely solidified himself as the Brewers' No. 4 pitcher heading into the postseason, but first is projected for a showdown against the Dodgers next week. He'll carry a 2.93 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 114:39 K:BB into his next start.

Gonsolin (4-1) got the win in Friday's 4-2 victory over Arizona, allowing two runs on three hits with seven strikeouts in five innings.

Los Angeles jumped out to an early 3-0 lead and never looked back as Gonsolin permitted just three baserunners en route to his fourth win of the season. Although he hasn't been able to pitch deep into games consistently, the 27-year-old has been effective with an even 3.00 ERA with 60 strikeouts in 51 innings this season.

Wood allowed two runs on six hits and no walks while striking out seven against Colorado on Friday. He did not factor in the decision.

The left-hander was making only his second start since Aug. 26, which explains why he was pulled after just 61 pitches. Though he didn't remain in the game long enough to qualify for the win, Wood looked strong in the outing, giving up a pair of first-inning runs but none thereafter. The veteran hurler will continue to build up his pitch count in anticipation of assuming a key role in the playoffs. Wood's final start of the regular season is likely to come at home against Arizona on Thursday.

Bielak (3-4) allowed three earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three across three innings Friday, taking the loss to the Athletics.

Bielak surrendered all three runs in the third inning, allowing four straight batters to reach base safely with one out. It was the first runs he's allowed dating back to July 17. As of late, Bielak has struggled with walks, issuing 10 free passes in his last 11.2 innings. The 25-year-old has a 4.50 ERA and 1.38 WHIP with 46 punchouts in 50 innings this season.

Fried (13-7) got the win in Friday's 4-0 victory over San Diego, surrendering just three hits with four strikeouts and zero walks over nine scoreless innings.

As Atlanta fends off the red-hot Phillies for the NL East lead, Fried delivered a dazzling start at the perfect time with his second straight scoreless appearance. The 27-year-old retired the final 18 Padres and registered his second shutout in his last seven starts. The lefty now owns a 1.59 ERA through five September outings and has won his past five decisions.

Montas (13-9) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and three walks while striking out eight across seven innings, earning the win over the Astros on Friday.

Montas surrendered a solo home run to Jose Altuve in the third inning for his lone earned run. Otherwise, he kept the Astros in check and allowed just one other hit. He's now posted a quality start in six of his last seven appearances. The 28-year-old has a 3.48 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 200 strikeouts in 181 innings and is just the 11th pitcher to reach 200 punchouts this season.