Nicolino (2-3) allowed two runs on nine hits, struck out two and walked one over 5.1 inning in a no-decision versus the Mets on Saturday.
Miami spotted Nicolino two early runs, but he was unable to hold the lead, giving up a run in the fourth and sixth innings. It could have been much worse, though, as Nicolino worked around trouble in every single inning. In his first three starts, he was having a lot of success inducing ground balls and that helped Nicolino work deep into ball games. Unfortunately, that hasn't happened as much recently, as opposing hitters have hit fly balls with more regularity in his last five outings. He will make his next start Friday versus Arizona.