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The Red Sox selected Crawford from Triple-A Worcester. He'll start Sunday's game against Cleveland, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

The righty has appeared in six games for Triple-A Worcester, posting a 5.52 ERA and 39:8 K:BB in 29.1 innings. His numbers with Double-A Portland, highlighted by a 3.30 ERA and 64:5 K:BB, are much more impressive, so it will be interesting to see how he fares in his big-league debut Sunday. Crawford doesn't figure to be part of the Red Sox's pitching staff for the remainder of the season, although COVID-19 could sideline more pitchers and create additional opportunities for the 25-year-old.

Megill (2-4) took the loss in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals, giving up four runs on seven hits and a walk over six innings as the Mets fell 4-3. He struck out eight.

New York's bullpen got taxed when the matinee went to extra innings, but Megill stepped up and worked the entire nightcap, although his offense couldn't matched its 11-run outburst earlier in the day to reward the right-hander with a win. Megill did tie his career high in strikeouts, and on the year the rookie sports a 4.20 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 78:19 K:BB through 70.2 innings.

Stroman didn't factor into the decision during the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals, giving up three runs on six hits and three walks over five innings in an 11-9 extra-innings win. He struck out two.

The right-hander exited after 94 pitches (54 strikes) in line for the win with the Mets ahead 9-3, but the bullpen coughed up six runs in the next two innings. Stroman issued more than two free passes for the first time since June 27 and saw his quality start streak snapped at three in the mediocre effort. He'll take a 2.93 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 136:39 K:BB through 156.2 innings into his next outing.

Rogers tossed 4.1 innings against Philadelphia on Saturday, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three. He did not factor in the decison.

Rogers missed all of September due to a family emergency, and he was consequently limited to 83 pitches in his return to big-league action. The left-hander gave up a pair of fourth-inning runs but kept Miami in the contest, and he was taken off the hook for a loss when the Marlins scored a trio of eighth-inning runs to pull out the victory. Rogers has enjoyed a strong rookie campaign, posting a 2.52 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 132:42 K:BB across 114.1 innings. His next start is likely to come at Atlanta late next week.

Allard (3-12) took the loss in Saturday's 4-1 defeat at the hands of the Angels, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and a walk with four strikeouts in 5.2 innings.

Allard was efficient Saturday, needing just 82 pitches to navigate 5.2 innings, but he was stung by the long ball and his team's dormant bats. The 24-year-old was engaged in a heated pitcher's duel with Los Angeles starter Jose Suarez until Shohei Ohtani tagged Allard for a three-run home run in the sixth inning to make it a 4-0 game. Even though he took another loss, Allard has shown signs of improvement in the season's second half as he's averaged six innings per start over his last six turns. He'll look to keep it going against Oakland next weekend.

Suarez hurled five scoreless innings against Miami on Saturday, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out seven. He did not factor in the decision.

The southpaw put together arguably his strongest start to date, tying his season high with seven punchouts while keeping the Marlins off the scoreboard for five frames. He departed in line to pick up the win, but a late collapse by reliever Archie Bradley gave Miami a comeback victory and left Suarez with a no-decision. Suarez should be picked up in fantasy leagues in which he is still available, as he has allowed only two earned runs while racking up a 19:5 K:BB across his past 17 innings covering three starts. He's tentatively slated to take the mound again Thursday at home versus Colorado.

Suarez (6-7) got the win in Saturday's 4-1 victory over the Rangers, allowing one run on five hits with eight strikeouts in a complete game.

Suarez showed the promise Los Angeles desperately needed Saturday, retiring the first nine Rangers he faced and never facing any real threats. He took a shutout into the ninth but permitted Texas' lone run with one out and was still able to slam the door on the resounding victory. The outing was only Suarez's second without surrendering any free passes and the eight strikeouts are his most in any start of his major-league career. He currently lines up to face Houston next weekend.

Urias (16-3) won Saturday's 6-1 match with San Francisco, allowing one run on eight hits with eight strikeouts in 5.2 innings.

Urias limited San Francisco's damage to a single run in the first inning and never encountered trouble thereafter in rolling to his MLB-leading 16th victory. The 26-year-old's eight strikeouts are his most in a start in nearly two months and Urias has now won three straight starts. He's also won seven straight decisions dating back to July 2.

Mahle (11-5) allowed four earned runs on six hits and five walks while striking out eight across five innings, taking the win over the Tigers on Saturday.

Mahle surrendered a three-run home run in the third inning to Eric Haase. In addition, he gave up a fourth run in the fifth frame. He allowed a season-high five walks despite receiving the win. The 26-year-old has a 3.76 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with a 10.7 K/9 in 153.1 innings this season.

Lynch exited Saturday's start against the White Sox in the third inning due to a cut on his finger, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Lynch's injury played a role in his struggles Saturday since he had trouble finishing his pitches due to the cut on his finger. Prior to his departure, he allowed six runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three in 2.2 innings to take the loss. The southpaw lines up to make his next start on the road against Minnesota on Friday, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to pitch.