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Lauer didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 9-6 win over the Nationals, giving up three runs on five hits and three walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out three.

The left-hander gave up two runs in the top of the first inning before exiting the game in the fifth after 76 pitches (52 strikes) on the hook for his fifth loss of the season, but Milwaukee's offense bailed Lauer out with three runs in the bottom of the frame. The 26-year-old will take a 3.59 ERA and 76:29 K:BB through 77.2 innings into his next outing.

Keuchel (8-7) was saddled with the loss Saturday against the Rays after allowing six runs on nine hits over five innings. He struck out three batters while walking a pair.

The Rays jumped on Keuchel early, scoring three runs in the first inning, and things didn't get much better from there, as he escaped with just a single scoreless inning. While he did manage to keep the ball in the yard, he's now striking out just 14.1 percent of opposing batters, so he's bound to have more outings like this one where the hits just keep falling. He'll look to bounce back next week against either the Blue Jays or Cubs, depending on whether Carlos Rodon (shoulder) is able to return during the series against Toronto.

Miley allowed two runs on five hits and three walks with three strikeouts through 4.2 innings, taking a no-decision in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Marlins.

Miley cruised through his first four innings of work Saturday but ran into command issues in the fifth that ultimately cost him a chance to go deeper into the game. With two on and two out, Miley walked Miguel Rojas to load the bases. He then hit Jazz Chisholm to plate a run and followed that up by issuing a free pass to Jesus Aguilar on five pitches to score another. With the bases still loaded, manager David Bell opted to go to the bullpen. After an injury-plagued 2020 and a heavy workload in 2021, the 34-year-old's control has started to slip. In his last nine starts (56 innings), the southpaw has walked 23 batters. He walked just 22 opposing hitters in his first 14 starts (81.2 innings) of the season.

Ryu (12-6) picked up the win Saturday, allowing five hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings in a 3-0 victory over the Tigers. He struck out five.

The southpaw tossed 70 of 105 pitches for strikes in a masterful performance, and Ryu let only one Detroit baserunner even get into scoring position en route to his 12th quality start of the year. This was exactly what he needed after coughing up 11 runs in 10 innings over his prior two outings, and Ryu will take a 3.54 ERA and 111:29 K:BB through 140 innings into his next start.

Cole improved to 12-6 on the season Saturday against the Twins, striking out six while walking one and allowing five hits in six scoreless innings.

The Twins rarely gave Cole much trouble outside of the fifth inning, when they loaded the bases with two outs, but Cole struck out a pair of batters to end the threat. His strikeout total was his lowest since July 4, but he's now allowed just a single earned run in 11.2 innings since returning from the COVID-19 injured list. He'll look to keep that run going in his next outing, which should come sometime in the four-game series against Oakland.

Bubic (4-6) picked up the win in Saturday's 4-2 victory over the Cubs, allowing two runs on one hit and two walks over 6.1 innings. He struck out a season-high nine.

The young southpaw took a no-hitter into the seventh inning before a 34-minute rain delay derailed his momentum, and he served up a two-run blast to Patrick Wisdom once play resumed in the seventh. Bubic bounced back in fine fashion from a seven-run disaster in his last outing, but performances like Saturday's have been the norm for him since the All-Star break as he has five quality starts in his last seven trips to the mound. Over that stretch, he sports a 4.21 ERA and 34:16 K:BB through 36.1 innings.

Odorizzi (6-6) allowed one run on four hits and four walks with eight strikeouts through 5.2 innings, getting the win in Saturday's 15-1 drubbing of the Mariners.

Entering play Saturday, Odorizzi had a 6.52 ERA against the Mariners in two starts this season. He worked to shrink that number, cruising through 5.2 innings of one-run ball against Seattle. After he struck out three or fewer in each of his last four starts, the eight whiffs were a welcomed sight. The only damage to his line came on a Mitch Haniger homer after Odorizzi spent over half an hour sequestered in the dugout while his teammates hung a six-spot on the scoreboard. The 31-year-old's next chance will likely come Friday against the Rangers.

Gilbert (5-5) allowed nine runs on eight hits and one walk with five strikeouts through 4.2 innings, taking the loss in Saturday's 15-1 shellacking at the hands of the Astros.

Gilbert needed 94 pitches to get through 4.2 innings, as the Astros demolished everything the Mariners' starter had to offer. The big blow came in the third inning when Yordan Alvarez took the 24-year-old over the wall in left field for a three-run homer. After making it through his first 10 starts with a 3.51 ERA, Gilbert has a 7.56 ERA in his last seven outings.

Gil and the Yankees won't play Sunday against the Twins after the game was postponed due to inclement weather.

Gil was slated to be recalled to start Sunday's series finale against Minnesota, but the game won't be played since Hurricane Henri is forecasted to hit the East Coast. It's not yet clear whether the right-hander will start Monday's series opener against Atlanta.

Maeda (forearm) will undergo additional testing, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Maeda was charged with the loss against the Yankees on Saturday and was removed from the game in the bottom of the fifth inning due to his injury. Forearm issues are cause for concern with all pitchers, so it's not surprising that the right-hander will undergo tests, including an MRI. Manager Rocco Baldelli isn't yet sure how long Maeda will be sidelined, but a better idea of his return timetable likely won't be known until the results of his tests are known.