Rockies starter Juan Nicasio had a hard time keeping the ball in the park but escaped with the win during the first game of a day-night doubleheader against the Mets.

Nicasio (2-0), who made his third start, allowed a two-run home run to David Wright in the first and a solo shot to Wright in the fifth. The right-hander was charged with four runs and six hits in five innings of an 8-4 victory. He also struck out five and walked two in 97 pitches, 60 for strikes.

Nicasio will face the Diamondbacks Saturday at home. He had an 8.59 ERA and a 2.31 WHIP in two starts last season against Arizona.