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Ryan (0-1) was tagged with the loss Wednesday against the Cubs as the result of allowing three runs on three hits and one walk over five innings. He struck out five.

Ryan wasn't bad in his first big-league start -- he induced 14 swinging strikes and surrendered only three hits over five frames. However, a third-inning three-run home run by Frank Schwindel was all the Cubs needed to secure the victory in a contest during which Minnesota was shut out on only two hits. Ryan wowed with a 92:12 K:BB across 66 Triple-A innings this season, and he showed good swing-and-miss potential in his major-league debut. He'll likely stick in the rotation for the remainder of September as he auditions for the team's 2022 rotation.

Steele (3-2) completed five scoreless innings against Minnesota on Wednesday, allowing one hit and three walks while striking out three to earn the win.

The left-hander was somewhat wild in the outing, throwing only 48 of 86 pitches for strikes and walking three batters. However, he held the Twins to a harmless single and allowed only one runner to reach third base. The performance was easily Steele's finest since moving into the rotation Aug. 10; over his first three starts, he posted a 6.39 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and an 0-2 record. His next turn is likely to come at home against Cincinnati early next week.

Rodon (11-5) picked up the win Wednesday versus the Pirates, tossing five innings of one-run ball on five hits, a walk and five strikeouts.

The 28-year-old was able to limit the Pirates to only one run, an RBI single in the fifth inning by Cole Tucker. The left-hander has been having his innings limited by the team as it is gearing up for the playoffs and he only threw 77 pitches in this one. On the year, he has a sparkling 2.41 ERA to go along with 11 wins. He projects to start next on the road Wednesday against Oakland.

Kaprielian allowed four runs on four hits and three walks over four innings Wednesday against Detroit. He struck out four and did not factor into the decision.

The Tigers did the majority of their damage with the long ball, including a Miguel Cabrera two-run shot in the fourth inning and an Akil Baddoo solo blast in the fifth. Kaprielian has struggled in his last two outings, giving up 10 runs across nine innings in a pair of no-decisions. He's also notably yielded five home runs in that stretch. Kaprielian, whose next start is scheduled to come at home against the White Sox, is 7-4 on the year with a 3.87 ERA and 99:37 K:BB over 97.2 innings.

Matz allowed two runs on five hits and four walks with five strikeouts over five innings in a no-decision versus Baltimore on Wednesday.

The 30-year-old matched his season high with four walks, two of which led to the only runs scored against him in a troublesome second inning. Matz hadn't allowed multiple runs in his last three starts, but Wednesday wasn't a total disaster for him despite taking a third straight no-decision due to Joakim Soria surrendering a game-tying run in the seventh inning. Matz has a 3.80 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 116:36 K:BB across 123 innings this season. He projects for a road start versus the Yankees next week.

Cole (14-6) earned the win Wednesday versus the Angels, striking out 15 in seven innings. He allowed one run on four hits and no walks.

The right-hander has returned to dominant form since a stint on the COVID-19 injured list. In his last four starts, Cole has allowed just two runs across 24.2 innings while posting a 39:4 K:BB in that span. He hasn't exactly faced strong competition in that stretch -- he's drawn the Angels twice along with the Athletics and Twins once each -- but he's handled the opposition in front of him with little trouble. For the season, Cole owns a 2.73 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 215:32 K:BB through 155 innings. He lines up for a home start versus heavy-hitting Toronto next week.

Rasmussen pitched four innings in Wednesday's loss to the Red Sox, allowing one run on three hits and no walks while striking out five. He did not factor into the decision.

The 26-year-old held his own in this one, with the only blemish coming as a result of a second-inning RBI single by Christian Vazquez. Since being moved from the bullpen to the starting rotation on Aug. 12, Rasmussen has posted an impressive 1.59 ERA and 0.76 WHIP over 17 innings. His next expected start is projected to be Tuesday against the Red Sox in Boston.

Sale tossed six innings while surrendering two runs on six hits and two walks with three strikeouts in Wednesday's win against the Rays. He did not factor into the decision.

The left-hander gave up a two-run homer to Wander Franco in the fourth inning, which ultimately constituted the entirety of the damage against him in this one. He has been pretty sharp since returning from the injured list on Aug. 14, going at least five innings in each of his four starts without allowing more than two runs. Sale is 3-0 with a 2.53 ERA over that stretch. His next start projects as a home matchup against the Rays on Monday.

Gray (7-6) picked up the win in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, allowing two runs on two hits over five innings in a 12-2 victory, He struck out three without walking a batter.

Both hits off Gray left the yard for solo shots, but other than plunking Tommy Edman with a pitch, the right-hander kept the bases clear of traffic. The 31-year-old has won five straight decisions dating back to July 30, posting a 2.79 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 38:13 K:BB through 38.2 innings over that seven-start stretch.

Miley (11-5) took the loss in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, giving up five runs on 12 hits -- including three home runs -- and a walk over four innings. He struck out two.

The 12 hits and three homers were both season-worst numbers for the 34-year-old, while the outing was Miley's shortest since he lasted only three innings at Coors Field on May 14. Despite the stumble, he still sports a 2.97 ERA on the year with a 114:47 K:BB through 148.2 innings.