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Matz didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Tigers, allowing one run on four hits over six innings. He struck out two without walking a batter.

The southpaw fired 85 pitches (57 strikes) during a pitchers' duel with rookie Matt Manning, and Matz was forced to settle for his second straight quality start and third in August. He'll carry a 3.81 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 111:32 K:BB through 118 innings into his next outing.

Miley (11-4) picked up the win Friday, allowing six hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings in a 6-0 victory over the Marlins. He struck out five.

It's the third time in his last five starts the veteran southpaw has delivered seven shutout innings, and he hasn't been stuck with a losing decision since May 19. Miley is putting together arguably the best season of his career at 34 years old, and he'll take a 2.74 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 112:46 K:BB through 144.2 innings into his next outing.

Hill (6-6) took the loss Friday as the Mets fell 2-1 to the Nationals, giving up two runs on five hits over five innings. He struck out eight without walking a batter.

The veteran left-hander tossed 62 of 91 pitches for strikes in a strong effort, but he got little run support. Hill's performance has taken a step backward since the trade from the Rays, as he's gone 0-2 to begin his Mets' tenure with a shaky 4.83 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 24:7 K:BB through 31.2 innings.

Gilbert completed four innings against Kansas City on Friday, allowing five runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out five. He did not factor in the decision.

Seattle staked Gilbert to a 5-1 lead after two innings, but he allowed the margin to be erased by serving up a grand slam to Salvador Perez in the fourth frame. The right-hander didn't return for the fifth, as he had already thrown 91 pitches. After a midseason run of moderate success, Gilbert has struggled immensely of late, giving up 19 earned runs across 12.2 innings over his past three starts. His control hasn't been the issue -- he has posted a 13:2 K:BB during the rough stretch -- but he has allowed five long balls in the three starts after surrendering only eight through his first 73.1 innings. Gilbert will look to turn things around in his next start, which is tentatively slated to come at home against Houston on Wednesday.

Kelly (illness) threw a 23-pitch bullpen session Friday.

Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Kelly felt fine throughout the session, and the right-hander did not have any stamina issues. The plan is to build up his pitch count over the next week through bullpen sessions or simulated games. It's unclear if Kelly will go out on a rehab assignment or slot back into the Diamondbacks' rotation.

Lynch, who was originally scheduled to start Sunday's game against Seattle, will instead start Saturday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

The shifting of the starting rotation became a necessity when Saturday's projected starter, Carlos Hernandez, was called upon to hurl 5.2 innings in Friday's extra-innings win. Lynch's last start was Monday at Houston, so he will be pitching on normal rest. The left-hander has been on a roll of late, posting a 2.27 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 4-1 record over his past six starts.

Bubic pitched 4.1 innings against Seattle on Friday, allowing five runs on nine hits and four walks while striking out six. He did not factor in the decision.

The southpaw entered the contest with some momentum after a strong outing against the Cubs, but he couldn't keep things going Friday. Bubic tied his season highs with nine hits and four walks while failing to complete five innings for the third time in his past four starts. Only two of the hits against him went for extra bases, but the volume of singles and walks was enough to force Bubic into an early exit. He'll try to straighten things out in his next start, which is likely to take place at home versus the White Sox next weekend.

Freeland (5-6) earned the win over the Dodgers on Friday, allowing two runs on four hits and no walks while striking out seven over six innings.

The left-hander didn't allow a formidable Dodgers offense to interrupt a strong stretch that has seen him pick up eight quality starts over his past 12 appearances. Freeland threw 61 of 94 pitches for strikes and punched out seven batters, tying his second-highest total this season. The only two runs against him came via solo home runs by Will Smith and Trea Turner in the third inning. Freeland had a 9.58 ERA over his first five starts of the campaign but has turned things around since, lowering his season ERA to 4.17 with Friday's win. His next start is likely to take place in Texas next week.

Keuchel allowed six runs (five earned) on seven hits and a walk in one inning versus the Cubs on Friday. He struck out one and did not factor in the decision.

In what ended up being a slugfest, Keuchel gave up a three-run shot to Patrick Wisdom. The White Sox were down six runs before they got to bat, but they got Keuchel off the hook with an eight-run third inning. The southpaw has had an ugly run lately, allowing four or more runs in five of his last seven starts. He has a 5.00 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 83:47 K:BB through 136.2 innings. The 33-year-old lines up for a road start in Kansas City during next weekend's three-game series. It's unlikely he'll pitch on short rest after a short outing given the White Sox have two off days next week. The bigger concern for Keuchel could be a challenge from Reynaldo Lopez for a rotation spot, as the latter pitched five perfect innings in relief Friday.

Cole (13-6) allowed six hits and two walks over six scoreless innings Friday, striking out nine and earning a win over Oakland.

Aside from a bases-loaded threat in the fifth inning, Cole rolled through six shutout frames without much resistance from the Athletics. It was his third straight win and second straight scoreless start, dropping his season ERA to 2.80 through 148 frames. Over his last three outings, Cole has given up one run over 17.2 innings (0.51 ERA) with a 24:4 K:BB. He's projected to face the Angels on the road next week.