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Misiorowski (3-1) took the loss Wednesday in the second game of a doubleheader with the Mets, allowing five runs on five hits and three walks over 3.2 innings. He struck out two.

Misiorowski was able to retire five of the first six batters he faced Wednesday before issuing back-to-back two-out walks followed by an infield hit in the second inning. Brandon Nimmo then made Misiorowski pay with a grand slam, which Francisco Lindor followed up with a solo shot to put the Brewers in a quick 5-0 hole. It's the first loss in the majors for the 23-year-old Misiorowski, who allowed just two runs on three hits across his first three outings (16 innings) while striking out 19. He'll look to get back on track in his next start, currently scheduled for next week at home against the Dodgers.

Martinez (6-8) earned the win Wednesday over the Red Sox, allowing four runs on nine hits over 6.2 innings. He struck out two.

After carrying a no-hitter into the ninth inning during his last outing against the Padres, Martinez got off to a strong start against Boston on Wednesday, allowing just one run through his first five innings. However, right-hander would give up a two-out, two-run homer to Wilyer Abreu in the sixth inning before giving up another run in the seventh, though the Reds would eventually provide enough run support to give Martinez the win. The 34-year-old figures to stick in the Reds' rotation through at least the All-Star break with Hunter Greene (groin) sidelined. Martinez's ERA now sits at 4.20 with a 1.17 WHIP and 71:21 K:BB across 100.2 innings this year. He's currently lined up to face the Marlins at home in his next outing.

Gore did not factor into the decision in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Tigers. He allowed two runs on three hits and four walks while striking out two over 5.1 innings.

Gore battled through command issues, throwing just 65 of 111 pitches for strikes while recording a season-low two punchouts. Despite not having his best stuff, the southpaw has now allowed three earned runs or fewer in 15 of 18 starts this season and has completed at least five innings in all but one. He'll take a 3.11 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 131:34 K:BB across 104.1 innings into a road matchup with the Cardinals next week.

Pepiot (6-6) came away with the win against the Athletics on Wednesday, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out nine across six innings.

Pepiot put the Rays in a quick 2-0 deficit after yielding solo home runs to Brent Rooker and Max Schuemann in the first and second innings, respectively. Those were the only two runs Pepiot gave up, however, and he finished his outing strong by striking out five of the last six batters he faced. It was a nice bounce-back effort for the 27-year-old right-hander, who recorded just five outs while giving up four runs in his previous start against the Orioles on June 27. Pepiot is in line to face off against the Tigers on the road next week.

High-A South Bend reinstated Gray (shoulder) from its 60-day injured list Wednesday.

Gray has received the green light to make his first appearance of the season for South Bend in Wednesday's game against Peoria after he struck out 11 and allowed one unearned run on two hits and four walks in 6.1 innings over his two rehab starts in rookie-level Arizona Complex League. The 22-year-old southpaw has had tough luck on the health front since being selected 93rd overall in the 2021 First-Year Player Draft. He missed the entire 2022 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery and was on the shelf for three months to begin this season due to a shoulder injury.

Williams (3-10) took the loss in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Tigers, allowing seven runs on nine hits and one walk with four strikeouts over three innings.

Williams endured a six-run first inning that included a pair of three-run homers and exited after 86 pitches in his shortest start of the season. The 33-year-old has now gone six straight outings without a win since beating Seattle in his lone quality start of the year on May 28. He'll carry a 6.21 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 65:21 K:BB across 82.2 innings into a road matchup with the Cardinals next week.

Gray (wrist) tossed a bullpen session Wednesday and is close to being cleared to embark on a rehab assignment, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Gray fractured his right wrist during spring training, which caused him to start the season on the 60-day injured list. He was cleared to throw off a mound in mid-June, and the 33-year-old right-hander appears to be ready to start a minor-league rehab assignment. Gray will aim for a return in late July after the All-Star break.

The Giants recalled Black from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Black has been in Triple-A all season and owns a 4.75 ERA with a 1.33 WHIP across 72 innings. He's worked almost exclusively as a starter throughout his professional career, but he'll likely be used in long relief while in San Francisco while replacing Carson Seymour in the bullpen.

Abel (2-2) took the loss in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Padres, coughing up five runs on two hits and five walks over 1.2 innings as the Phillies fell 6-4. He struck out three.

The rookie right-hander couldn't find the plate, tossing just 25 of 53 pitches for strikes before getting the hook and putting his bullpen behind the eight ball in the twin bill. Abel hadn't pitched since June 21 as a rain delay washed out his previous start, and the long layoff almost certainly contributed to his lack of sharpness. His ERA spiked from 3.47 to 5.04 as a result of this outing, and Abel will try to get back on track in his next trip to the mound, which is scheduled to come on the road early next week in San Francisco.

Pivetta (9-2) picked up the win in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Phillies, allowing one run on seven hits over six innings. He struck out six without walking a batter.

A solo homer by Kyle Schwarber in the sixth inning was the only blemish on Pivetta's line. The right-hander spent the first three-plus seasons of his MLB career with Philadelphia, but he appears to have found a new gear in San Diego -- he's already one win short of his career high, and his 10 quality starts is two shy of the career-high 12 he delivered for Boston in 2022. Pivetta will take a 3.25 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 107:24 K:BB through 97 innings into his next outing, which lines up to come at home early next week against the Diamondbacks.