Rockies starting pitcher Juan Nicasio couldn't make it out of the fifth inning during Sunday's 5-1 loss at Pittsburgh. The right-hander was charged with four runs on six hits and three walks in 4 1/3 innings, while striking out four.
Nicasio (6-6) dropped a second straight start and has allowed 12 earned runs on 16 hits and six walks in his last 8 1/3 innings.
Nicasio will look to end his losing streak when he returns to action Saturday in a rematch against the Pirates.