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Lackey is coming off a mediocre performance against the Rays, when he gave up nine hits and five runs in 4 1/3 innings. Lackey has a good strikeout rate this season, punching out 27 over 26 2/3 innings.
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Hernandez, who struggled in his previous two starts, showed improvement against the White Sox on Monday. The lefty gave up three runs on six hits over 5 1/3 innings to get the win. He also struck out four and walked none.
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Correia pitched into the eighth inning for a fourth time this year, but gave up two late runs to get saddled with a hard-luck loss. The righty tossed seven-plus innings, surrendering four runs on nine hits and walk to miss out on a quality start.
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While allowing three runs or fewer in his past four starts, Teheran has started to show his potential. He has gained more confidence in his changeup and breaking pitches. The Braves have lost just one of his seven starts.
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Pelfrey saw his streak of quality starts end at two, as the right-hander struggled against the White Sox on Wednesday. Pelfrey lasted just four-plus innings and was saddled with the loss after giving up five runs on eight hits.
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Hudson has allowed at least four runs in an inning in each of his past two starts. Bad luck doomed him in San Francisco last week, and he was cruising before allowing the D-backs four runs in Wednesday's fifth inning.
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Worley settled down after a rocky first, and ended up turning in just his third quality start in nine outings this season. The right-hander gave up just one unearned run on six hits and three walks over six innings but was stuck with a no-decision.
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Maholm picked up just his second win in his past six starts Friday against the Dodgers, scattering eight hits over six innings in an 8-5 win. He is 5-0 this season when receiving at least two runs of support from his offense.
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Diamond, who tossed seven scoreless frames against the Red Sox on May 7, couldn't replicate his success and scuffled through 4 1/3 innings vs. Boston on Saturday. He tied a season high by surrendering six runs on eight hits.
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Porcello is 2-0 with a 3.24 ERA in his last four starts after beating the Rangers on Friday night. He allowed one run in 5 2/3 innings while displaying an excellent sinker. He is 6-5 with a 3.35 ERA in 16 career starts against the Twins.
