Nicolino (2-4) allowed four runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out one over five innings, but received no decision Friday at the Braves.
After being recalled from Triple-A New Orleans for this start, Nicolino was staked to a three-run lead in the first inning before giving up a pair of runs in both the second and fifth innings to fall behind before being removed after throwing 72 pitches. Fortunately, the offense picked him up after his exit to take him off the hook for a potential loss. He's now failed to post a win in any of his last nine outings, and his ERA is at 5.34 on the year. He'll make his next start Wednesday at the Mets.