Mike Bolsinger turned in his third quality start in as many tries for the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday.
The former Arkansas pitcher tossed six scoreless innings in the Dodgers' 1-0 win over the Colorado Rockies, lowering his ERA to 1.04 this season.
While he was on the mound, Bolsinger gave up three hits and two walks, while striking out six batters. He earned the win to improve to 2-0 on the season.
It was Bolsinger's second start during his second stint in the big leagues and third of the year. Both of his previous starts lasted 5 2/3 innings and he gave up one run in each.
On a staff that includes Cy Young Award winners Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke, Bolsinger's 1.04 ERA is the lowest among Dodgers pitchers with at least one start.
Forsythe Stays Hot
With a 2-for-5 outing in the Tampa Bay Rays' 11-3 win over the Minnesota Twins Sunday, Logan Forsythe has hit safely in 13 of his last 15 games.
During the stretch, he is 19-for-56 (.339) with five doubles, two home runs, seven RBIs and six runs scored. His batting average his risen 30 points to .300, as well.
It is Forsythe's highest batting average of his career this far into a season. It also ranks 22nd in the American League and is the highest on his team among qualifying batters.
Keuchel Picks Up Another Win
His last two starts have not been his best, but Dallas Keuchel has done enough to earn wins in both and improve to 5-0 on the season.
In the Houston Astros' 8-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays Friday, the former Arkansas pitcher gave up four earned runs in six innings.
It was his second straight start allowing four earned runs in less than seven innings of work, after lasting only 6 2/3 on May 9.
Despite the back-to-back four-run outings, Keuchel's ERA sits at 1.87, which is sixth in the major leagues and second in the American League.
He is also one of three pitchers with at least five decisions and no losses, along with the San Diego Padres' James Shields and St. Louis Cardinals' Michael Wacha, who are also 5-0.
Smyly Placed on 60-day DL
Drew Smyly was placed on the 60-day disabled list with a torn labrum Wednesday.
The Tampa Bay Rays said Smyly would likely miss the rest of the season, but he is getting a second opinion and could try to rehab with a chance to return in September.
Surgery would keep him off the mound into next season.
Smyly missed spring training and the first part of the season with tendinitis, but made three starts and posted a 2.70 ERA before suffering the injury on May 5.
McCann Steady for Tigers
James McCann went from backup to starter when Alex Avila was placed on the 15-day disable list May 9.
Since becoming the Detroit Tigers' full-time catcher, the former Arkansas star has been solid defensively and is starting to come around at the plate.
After going 0-for-12 in the three games after Avila went to the DL, McCann has gone 6-for-12 with three doubles in his last three games, all against the St. Louis Cardinals.
His best game was a 3-for-4 day in a 10-4 win over the Cardinals Friday, in which he had two doubles, an RBI, one walk and two runs scored.
Gentry Recalled to Oakland
When Ike Davis was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a quad injury Sunday, the Oakland Athletics recalled Craig Gentry to replace him on the roster.
Gentry started the season 3-for-35 (.086) before being sent down to Triple-A Nashville, where he has batted .171 (6-for-35) in nine games.