Rockies pitcher Juan Nicasio (6-5) took a step back as he suffered his fifth loss of the season Tuesday night against the Braves. The right-hander was shelled for eight runs on 10 hits and three walks while striking out four over four innings of an 11-3 defeat.

Nicasio allowed two home runs in a start for the first time since April 16 against the Mets. He is 2-1 with a 3.52 ERA over his last four starts. He is scheduled to make his next start Sunday at Pittsburgh. He is 3-4 with a 5.86 ERA in 11 starts away from Coors Field.