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Sandoval allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out six over 5.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Giants on Saturday.

Sandoval allowed solo shots to Willy Adames and Andrew Knizner to account for the two runs on his line. While it was a third straight outing without a win for Sandoval, this was an improvement after he got tagged for seven runs over four innings in his last appearance. The southpaw has a 4.54 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and 41:18 K:BB through 39.2 innings over eight starts this season. His next start is projected to be on the road versus the Yankees.

Hughes (0-5) picked up the loss after allowing three runs on four hits and two walks Saturday against the Guardians. He struck out two.

Hughes has yet to record a win this season through nine appearances after picking up his fifth loss Saturday, and he hasn't topped three strikeouts over his last three starts. However, the 25-year-old made just one key mistake in this one, allowing a three-run homer to Jo Adell in the fourth. On the year, Hughes owns a 6.54 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 35:15 K:BB over 42.2 innings. The right-hander is slated to make his next start Thursday against the Nationals.

Bibee (5-13) earned the win after allowing two runs on five hits and one walk over six innings against the Rockies on Saturday. He struck out six.

Bibee recorded his first start allowing two or fewer runs since July 31 on Saturday. The right-hander was on point besides rocky fourth and fifth innings, where he gave up an RBI double to Troy Johnston and a solo homer to Mickey Moniak. After picking up his first win in over a month, Bibee now owns a 5-13 record, 3.97 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 123:44 K:BB over 156.1 innings this season.

Wacha (7-8) picked up the win after allowing one run on three hits and one walk through seven innings against Detroit on Saturday. He struck out six.

Wacha recorded his 10th start allowing one or fewer earned runs this season Saturday. The 35-year-old made just one key mistake in allowing a solo home run to Hao-Yu Lee in the fifth inning. On the campaign, Wacha now owns a 3.49 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 126:42 K:BB in 162.2 innings. The veteran right-hander is slated to make his next start Friday against Cleveland.

Bradford (0-2) took the loss against the Angels on Saturday, allowing two runs on seven hits and no walks with three strikeouts over 5.1 innings.

Bradford allowed single tallies in the first and sixth innings, throwing 56 of 80 pitches for strikes before departing with a 2-0 deficit. While his workload has been somewhat limited, the 28-year-old has yielded three earned runs or fewer in each of his four starts since making his season debut Aug. 5. He owns a 3.05 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 13:4 K:BB across 20.2 innings over those four starts and lines up for a road matchup with the Brewers next weekend.

Castillo (4-10) picked up the loss after allowing four runs on eight hits and one walk in 2.2 innings against the Mets on Saturday. He struck out three.

For the second consecutive start, Castillo did not have his best stuff and failed to make it through five innings. The 33-year-old gave up multiple long balls for the seventh time out of 24 appearances this season. The trade-deadline acquisition has not had the ideal start to his White Sox career, posting just one quality start through his first four outings while owning a 5.89 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 19:5 K:BB in 18.1 innings.

Johnson (3-7) earned the win against the Rangers on Saturday, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out three over seven scoreless innings.

Johnson logged the longest outing of his career, throwing 57 of 88 pitches for strikes with 10 whiffs. It continued a strong August for the 24-year-old, who's yielded only four earned runs through his first four starts this month. He owns a 5.75 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 50:31 K:BB across 67.1 innings this season, and the status in the Halos' starting rotation is unclear with Yusei Kikuchi (shoulder) returning from the injured list Sunday.

Lopez took a no-decision against the Astros on Saturday, allowing one run on three hits and one walk in six innings. He struck out nine.

Control was a major problem for Lopez earlier this season -- he had a 32:30 K:BB in his first 10 starts -- but he's made real progress in that area over the course of the year and has been especially effective since rejoining the rotation July 10. Over his last eight outings (40.1 innings), the southpaw has a 2.23 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 48:13 K:BB. He'll look to extend his streak of quality starts to four his next time out versus Baltimore in hitter-friendly Sacramento.

Scott did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 10-5 win over the White Sox after allowing four runs on five hits and four walks in 4.2 innings. He struck out six.

Scott was unable to make it through five innings after giving up two long balls Saturday. The 27-year-old was unable to pick up a second straight victory but still recorded his seventh consecutive game with six or more strikeouts. The right-hander owns a 4-3 record, 3.73 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 111:39 K:BB in 89.1 innings this season.

Brown took a no-decision against the Athletics on Saturday, allowing one run on seven hits and three walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out four.

Brown fared mostly well at keeping the ball down, inducing seven groundouts, but a Donovan Walton solo home run did leave a blemish on the hurler's line. The right-hander has been very consistent of late, pitching at least five innings in six consecutive starts while giving up three runs or fewer each time out during that period. Brown is set to take a 3.51 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 76:43 K:BB over 74.1 innings into a road matchup against a hot Mets lineup.