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Marquez (12-10) allowed just six hits and a walk while striking out six over six shutout innings to earn the win Friday over Philadelphia.

After posting a 6.23 ERA in 30.1 innings across his last six starts, Marquez's performance Friday echoed the success he had found in late June and early July. Only one of the six hits he allowed went for extra bases. Marquez has posted a 3.93 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 167:56 K:BB across 167 innings this season. The right-hander will look to build some positive momentum in a tough road start versus Atlanta next week.

Rogers (7-7) allowed four runs on three hits and a walk over 4.1 innings Friday, striking out six and taking the loss against Atlanta.

Rogers looked great through four shutout inning before Atlanta got hot in the fifth. He gave up just one run before leaving the game but was charged with three more runs after all three runners he left on base came in to score. He's last 4.1 innings in each of his last two outings, giving up six runs and recording nine strikeouts in the process. Rogers will carry a 2.73 ERA into his projected start in Washington next week.

Houser (9-6) earned the win Friday over Cleveland. He allowed two unearned runs on a hit and five walks with five strikeouts in six innings.

This is the second time in his last five starts he's allowed more walks than hits, but he's been fairly effective in that stretch. Houser had to contend with a couple of errors by Luis Urias in the first inning, but it was otherwise smooth sailing from there for the right-hander. With no earned runs on his ledger, Houser's ERA dipped to 3.25 with a 1.26 WHIP and 98:58 K:BB across 127.1 innings this year. The 28-year-old lines up for a favorable home start versus the Cubs during next weekend's three-game series.

Anderson (7-5) allowed two runs on five hits and two walks over five innings Friday, striking out nine and earning a win over Miami.

Aside from a two-run shot by Jesus Sanchez in the first inning, Anderson turned in a fairly clean outing Friday. It was an encouraging performance after he'd produced a 10:16 K:BB over his previous five appearances. The 23-year-old righty maintained his 3.61 ERA and improved his season K:BB to 107:47 through 109.2 innings. Anderson is projected to face the Rockies at home next week.

Valdez (10-5) allowed four earned runs on six hits and five walks while striking out six across five innings, getting the win over the Angels on Friday.

Although Valdez received the win, he allowed 11 total baserunners for just the third time this season. In addition, he surrendered home runs to Shohei Ohtani and Jared Walsh. He broke his streak of six straight outings of six-plus innings pitched. The 27-year-old has a 3.26 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with 109 strikeouts in 116 innings this season.

Wacha allowed a run on three hits and struck out six over five innings in a no-decision versus Detroit on Friday.

He only allowed a solo home run to Eric Haase in the fifth inning before Tampa Bay's bullpen made a mess of things. Wacha was initially expected to be piggybacked Friday, but changes to Tampa Bay's pitching plans allowed the right-hander to serve as a traditional starter. He threw 47 of 68 pitches for strikes in the contest. Wacha has a 5.37 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 104:26 K:BB across 105.2 innings this year. He'll likely see another traditional start next week in Toronto.

Montgomery (5-6) allowed seven runs (five earned) on seven hits and three walks over 3.1 innings Friday, striking out six and taking a loss against the Mets.

The Mets entered the third inning down 2-1 and hung five runs on Montgomery in the frame with three runs, three walks and a throwing error. He was bounced in the fourth inning after coughing up a solo shot to Francisco Lindor. In his previous three outings, Montgomery had allowed just two earned runs through 15.2 innings and now owns a 3.71 ERA on the year. Even with the rough appearance Friday, the 28-year-old is sporting a 2.52 ERA over his last eight starts.

Megill (3-4) allowed two runs on four hits and a walk over seven innings Friday, striking out 10 and earning a win over the Yankees.

It was a career night for the 6-foot-7 rookie, setting new career bests with seven innings and 10 punchouts. Megill gave up a run on an RBI groundout in the first inning followed by a Joey Gallo solo shot in the second. He settled in and kept the Yankees scoreless for the next five frames and lowered his season ERA to 4.06 through 77.2 innings. He's produced a 23:5 K:BB over his last three outings. Megill is lined up to face the Cardinals at home next week.

Ryu (forearm) will start the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

Ryu was removed from Monday's start against the Yankees due to left forearm soreness, but he won't be forced to miss his next turn through the rotation. The southpaw threw 80 pitches prior to Monday's early departure and is unlikely to be on a pitch count in Saturday's matinee.

Dunn (shoulder) threw a simulated game Friday, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

Dunn is expected to begin a rehab assignment soon, and Friday's throwing session marked the first time he faced live hitters since he was placed on the injured list in mid-June. The right-hander shouldn't need much time to build up his pitch count since the Mariners plan to use him as a reliever once he's cleared to return.