Dunning didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Rays after tossing five scoreless innings, giving up three hits and two walks while fanning six.

EDGE Analysis

Dunning has gone five straight outings without a win, but that doesn't mean he's been pitching poorly by any means -- he's given up two or fewer runs in three of his last four appearances. The 26-year-old right-hander, who owns a 4.26 ERA on the season, is scheduled to start next week on the road against the Dodgers.

Dunning pitched 4.2 innings against Colorado on Tuesday, allowing two runs on six hits and no walks while striking out three. He did not factor in the decision.

EDGE Analysis

The brief outing could be considered a bounce-back for Dunning after he gave up seven runs over four frames in his previous start, and things could have been a lot worse Tuesday at Coors Field, but it's nonetheless disappointing that the right-hander didn't stick around to qualify for the win. He threw 78 pitches -- 59 for strikes -- and departed with a pair of runners on base and two outs in the fifth. Dunning hasn't pitched a full five innings in three of his past four contests, logging a 6.27 ERA and 1.66 WHIP over that stretch. He'll likely make his next start on the road against the Dodgers next weekend.

Dunning (2-4) allowed seven runs over four-plus innings to pick up the loss to the Angels on Wednesday. He gave up seven hits and three walks while striking out four.

EDGE Analysis

Dunning's first-inning issues reared itself once again, as the Angels plated five in the opening frame. The right-hander's given up 14 runs over 10 first innings (12.60 ERA). He's not putting himself in position to pitch deep into games; this was the seventh time in 10 starts he's thrown five or fewer innings. Dunning's spot in the rotation is next due Monday on the road in Colorado.

Dunning did not factor into the decision during Thursday's loss despite blanking the Yankees through six innings. He allowed four hits and a walk while striking out six.

EDGE Analysis

Coming into Thursday's game, Dunning struggled with first inning woes, posting a 10.12 ERA in the first inning of his starts, including four runs in the first frame against Houston last time out. The right-hander turned things around against a tough Yankees lineup, holding them scoreless not only in the first inning, but throughout all of his six. It was just the second time this season Dunning did not allow a run. The 26-year-old improves to a 3.74 ERA and 1.34 WHIP on the year and is slated to take on the Angels next week in Anaheim.

Dunning is working to fix his approach early in games that has led to a 10.12 ERA in the first inning of his starts, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dunning said he's mostly been a two-pitch pitcher the first time through the order, throwing primarily sliders and sinkers, before incorporating an offspeed pitch later. "Early on, for the most part, I usually try to work two pitches one time through the order," Dunning explained. "And the second time through the order, I add another pitch in and kind of keep doing that the same, just because I'm not trying to show them all my pitches at the very beginning." Starting Thursday against the Yankees, the right-hander intends to adjust that approach by throwing more changeups early to get batters off his slider/sinker. Other than the first-inning woes, Dunning has pitched well for Texas, posting a 4.34 ERA (2.61 FIP) over eight starts (37.1 innings).

Dunning (2-3) was tagged with the loss Saturday against the Astros after allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks while fanning three across four innings.

EDGE Analysis

Dunning was coming off a dominant performance the last time out with 10 strikeouts, but he was unable to repeat that outing and fanned only three this time -- his second-worst mark of the season in that category. Dunning has now allowed four or more runs in three of his last five appearances. His next start is scheduled for next week at home against the Yankees.

Dunning (2-2) earned the win Sunday, allowing two runs on six hits and three walks while striking out a career-high 10 batters over five innings against Seattle.

EDGE Analysis

Dunning shut down the Mariners through the first four innings before Seattle got to him in the fifth. The right-hander limited the damage to two runs after escaping a bases-loaded jam. He induced 17 swings-and-misses, using mostly his sinker and slider. Dunning is next projected to pitch Saturday at Houston on five days rest, although with an off-day coming Wednesday, he could start Friday on normal rest.

Dunning (1-2) took the loss after allowing three runs (two earned) on three hits and two walks while striking out five over 5.2 innings Monday against the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Dunning surrendered one run in the second inning, one in the third and one in the sixth, though he was just one out away from turning in a quality start. Unfortunately, his club was unable to get any offense going until the eighth inning, making a late push before falling 6-5 in the series opener. Through six starts in 2021, he has a 3.81 ERA and 1.20 WHIP with 29 strikeouts across 28.1 innings.

Dunning (1-1) allowed four earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out six across five innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Dunning struggled out of the gate and allowed all four of his earned runs in the first inning. The majority of the damage was done on singles -- he allowed four singles, one walk and threw a wild pitch -- though he rebounded to allow only two baserunners in his final four frames. Dunning had been excellent in his first three outings to begin the season, but he has come back to earth by allowing nine earned runs across 7.2 innings in his last two starts. He's projected to take the ball next Monday at Minnesota.

Dunning allowed five runs on eight hits and two walks over 2.2 innings in Friday's loss to the White Sox. He struck out two batters and did not factor in the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Dunning fell apart in the third inning, giving up five runs and being lifted from the game before he could finish the frame. The 26-year-old was in line for the loss before the Rangers' offense came back to tie the game at 6-6 in the sixth on an Isiah Kiner-Falefa RBI single. Dunning had allowed just one run through 15 innings prior to Friday's poor outing. He'll look to get his momentum back at home against the Angels next Wednesday.