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Nola and the Phillies won't play the Nationals on Wednesday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Washington.

The two teams will instead conclude their series with a nine-inning regulation game Thursday, which was slated to be an off day for both Philadelphia and Washington. According to Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia, the Phillies will push Nola back a day in the schedule to start Thursday's make-up contest, but the other members of the rotation shouldn't be affected by the postponement.

Williams didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Marlins, allowing one unearned run on four hits over 4.1 innings. He struck out four without walking a batter.

Getting a spot start in the second game of a makeshift doubleheader after the two teams completed a suspended game from April earlier in the day, Williams held Miami in check over 57 pitches (44 strikes), but he didn't last long enough to qualify for the win. The 29-year-old has been very effective in a swingman role since joining the Mets, posting a 0.69 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 9:4 K:BB over 13 innings while logging starts in two of his four appearances.

Cabrera (0-1) took the loss Tuesday, giving up three runs on seven hits over four innings as the Marlins were downed 3-1 by the Mets. He struck out two without walking a batter.

The 23-year-old got the hook after getting hit hard in the fourth inning, and Cabrera tossed only 53 pitches (37 strikes). With Trevor Rogers (personal) expected to return this week, it's not clear whether the Marlins will keep Cabrera in a starting role or move the youngster to the bullpen for September.

Ryu (12-8) took the loss Tuesday, giving up three runs on three hits and three walks over 5.2 innings as the Blue Jays fell 4-2 to the Orioles. He struck out six.

The veteran southpaw tossed 95 pitches (61 strikes) and took a no-hitter into the sixth inning before fading fast, serving up a double, a single, a walk and another double with two outs before getting the hook. Ryu stumbled to a 6.21 ERA across six starts in August, and on the season he carries a 3.92 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 121:33 K:BB through 149.1 innings.

Gomber (9-9) allowed four runs on four hits and six walks while striking out two over 4.1 innings in a loss to the Rangers on Tuesday.

Gomber needed 89 pitches to get through 13 outs in Tuesday's outing as he struggled significantly with his command. The six walks were the most he's had since his 2021 debut against the Dodgers on April 4, during which he issued seven free passes in just three innings. He had no trouble in the opening frame Tuesday but then went on to give up four runs over the next 3.1 innings, including two solo home runs. The left-hander now has three losses in his last four outings and owns a 4.53 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 113:41 K:BB over 115.1 innings. He's tentatively lined up for a meeting against Atlanta his next time out.

Lyles (7-11) allowed three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out seven over 6.2 innings in a win over the Rockies on Tuesday.

Lyles was roughed up by the long ball Tuesday but was still able to hold the Rockies in check to get the win. He was taken yard on three separate occasions with Sam Hilliard, C.J. Cron and Ryan McMahon all hitting solo home runs against him. Lyles did impress in the strikeout category, as his seven strikeouts were the most he's had since he punched out eight against Seattle on May 28. The 30-year-old now owns a 5.63 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 121:48 K:BB over 148.2 innings. He lines up next for a road meeting with the Angels, but fantasy managers should play him at their own risk.

Kopech (4-2) struck out two over a scoreless and hitless sixth inning to earn the win over Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

White Sox starter Lucas Giolito left a tie game after 4.1 innings with a hamstring injury, opening the door for a potential relief win. Kopech, whose ERA took a beating recently after giving seven runs in 2.1 innings, appears to have regained form. He's executed two consecutive scoreless outings, striking out four over two innings.

Cueto (7-7) took the loss against Milwaukee on Tuesday, pitching 3.2 innings and allowing six runs on 10 hits and two walks while striking out one.

The veteran hurler was initially expected to start Monday's series opener, but his outing was instead pushed to Tuesday after he reported feeling under the weather. The extra day of rest didn't help Cueto tame the Brewers' bats, as he was lit up for a season-worst 10 hits and six runs in just 3.2 frames. The right-hander also notched a season-low one strikeout in the loss, and he has registered only six punchouts over his past 13.2 frames. Cueto's next outing could come this weekend in a big series against the Dodgers, who trail San Francisco by only half a game for the best record in the National League.

Woodruff (9-7) earned the win over San Francisco on Tuesday, allowing one run on five hits and three walks while striking out eight over six innings.

The right-hander threw 70 of 92 pitches for strikes and induced an impressive 19 swings-and-misses. The only run he allowed came via a Brandon Belt homer in the sixth inning. Woodruff has bounced back from yielding a season-high six runs to St. Louis on Aug. 19 by allowing only one earned run over his subsequent 12 frames. He'll carry a 2.35 ERA and 185:40 K:BB into his next start, which is tentatively slated to come at home against Philadelphia on Monday.

Gallen (2-8) took the loss against San Diego on Tuesday, pitching six innings and allowing three runs on five hits and four walks while striking out four.

Gallen not only received no run support, but for seven innings, the Arizona offense couldn't muster a hit off Padres starter Blake Snell. The end result was Gallen's eighth loss of the season, though he registered his fifth quality start in the process. The right-hander has been strong of late, posting a 1.50 ERA and 19:7 K:BB across his past 18 innings. His next start is likely to come at home versus Texas early next week.