Rockies pitcher Juan Nicasio was hit hard yet again Tuesday, in a 13-10 loss to the Braves.
Nicasio was tagged for 10 runs in 3 2/3 innings, and he nearly didn't make it that far. The majority of the damage came in the first inning, as the Braves jumped on him for seven runs in the first frame. He allowed 11 hits and two walks, while striking out two batters on 71 pitches.
Nicasio took the loss, as the Rockies were down 10-5 by the time he left the game. He is now 5-5 following a three-game losing streak, and has allowed 22 runs in his last 13 2/3 innings during that stretch. He has a 5.70 ERA with his next start scheduled for Sunday in San Francisco.