Rockies pitcher Juan Nicasio was terrific in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Marlins, striking out nine batters in seven scoreless innings while allowing just two hits and walking one. However, he did not factor into the decision.
Nicasio has surrendered just one earned run in 19 innings over three July starts while lowering his ERA from 5.31 to 4.40. He bring a 6-4 record, 1.31 WHIP and 71:34 K:BB ratio into Tuesday's scheduled start against the Braves.