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Wheeler (10-9) allowed seven runs (five earned) on 10 hits and no walks while striking out 10 across eight innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Rays.

Wheeler allowed two home runs, which accounted for four of his five earned runs. He worked through eight innings having been charged with only two runs but was left in to start the ninth inning despite having thrown 93 pitches. Wheeler fell apart from there, allowing a single, double and three-run homer, which ultimately spoiled his outing and put him in line for the loss. On a positive note, Wheeler reached double-digit strikeouts for only the second time in 13 starts since June 16. Despite the disappointing conclusion to this outing, Wheeler still has a 2.90 ERA with a 204:36 K:BB across 176.2 innings on the campaign.

Wells struck out one in a perfect inning during Wednesday's 10-6 win over the Angels.

The right-hander pitched in the ninth inning after Baltimore stormed ahead in the eighth. Wells has made just four appearances since returning from a wrist injury Aug. 12, but he's given up just one walk while striking out four in 3.1 innings in that span. The 27-year-old has a 3.64 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 59:10 K:BB across 47 innings, and he should be in line for high-leverage spots down the stretch, although Baltimore's poor performance as a team likely won't lead to many save chances.

Marquez allowed five runs on seven hits over three innings to take a no-decision in Game 2 against the Cubs on Wednesday. He had three strikeouts.

Chicago jumped on Marquez in the second inning with four RBI singles and Rafael Ortega's steal of home. Marquez was able to provide the Rockies with just one more inning and departed having thrown only 49 pitches (36 strikes). He's struggled in his last three starts, yielding 15 runs and 19 hits over 13.1 innings. Marquez is slated to make his next start on the road in a favorable matchup against Texas.

Ober allowed four hits and a walk while striking out seven in five shutout innings, taking a no-decision versus Boston on Wednesday.

Ober went eight days between starts as Minnesota manages the workload of its younger starters. The extra rest seemed to serve him well, although the 26-year-old was denied the win as the bullpen faltered to force extra innings. Ober has a 4.06 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 72:17 K:BB through 68.2 innings this season. The right-hander has allowed three or fewer runs in each of his last six starts, but due to a combination of high pitch counts and team performance, he's taken just one decision (a loss) in that span. He tentatively lines up to face Detroit next Monday, but he could be pushed back into a two-game set versus the Cubs when Minnesota locks in its pitching plans.

Steele allowed four runs on five hits across 3.2 innings and did not factor into the decision in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Rockies. He walked two and struck out five.

Steele had his start postponed Tuesday night due to inclement weather, and the extra day didn't do the lefty any favors, as he had his worst outing since joining the Cubs' rotation earlier this month. With Adbert Alzolay (hamstring) still on the injured list and Jake Arrieta no longer with the team, Steele should continue to start, and his 4.15 ERA overall is respectable despite Wednesday's hiccup. He's currently lined up to take the mound again Tuesday against the Twins.

Giolito allowed a run on five hits and a walk with six strikeouts across six innings in a no-decision versus Toronto on Wednesday.

The right-hander's lone run conceded came on a Corey Dickerson RBI triple in the fourth inning. Giolito has had a couple of short outings lately, but he's turned in quality starts in three of his last four trips to the mound. The 27-year-old has a 3.68 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 175:43 K:BB through 154 innings overall. He carries a 9-9 record into a projected home start versus Pittsburgh next week.

Ray allowed one run on five hits, a walk and a hit batter while striking out a season-high 14 in seven innings versus the White Sox on Wednesday. He did not factor in the decision.

In what's become a recurring theme, Ray was excellent on the mound in his sixth straight quality start, but he's now left five consecutive starts with no decision. Wednesday was the seventh time the southpaw racked up double-digits in strikeouts, and he now has 192 through 25 starts this year. The 29-year-old owns a strong 2.72 ERA and 1.02 WHIP, but his record remains stuck at 9-5. He'll continue the search for an elusive 10th win at home versus lowly Baltimore next week.

Ashby could start Sunday against the Twins, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Ashby had his contract selected by the Brewers over the weekend and could receive a look in the rotation a week later. He delivered two scoreless frames Sunday and would be making a spot start for Freddy Peralta (shoulder), who remains on the injured list.

High-A Great Lakes placed Miller on its 7-day injured list Aug. 5 for an unspecified reason.

Over his 13 outings (10 starts) with Great Lakes, Miller submitted a 2.03 ERA and 0.88 WHIP across 44.1 innings before landing on the IL. The Dodgers haven't provided an estimate for when he might be ready to resume game action.

Kershaw (forearm) will throw another bullpen session Friday and will begin incorporating breaking balls, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Tuesday's bullpen session reportedly went well, so Kershaw will progress to throw the rest of his repertoire. The lefty is not particularly close to being activated from the injured list, as he'll need to face live hitters and complete a presumably lengthy rehab assignment before rejoining the Dodgers.