Nola (0-2) came back down to earth Saturday, allowing seven runs on seven hits over five frames in a loss to Washington. He also struck out six and walked three.
He still doesn't have a win this season, but Nola pitched well enough to win either of his first two starts, yielding five runs in 14 innings. After Saturday's outing, that ERA has skyrocketed to 5.68, but the good news is he is still striking out his fair share of hitters. Nola has recorded 23 punchouts in 19 innings this season. He will go for his first win of the season again versus the Brewers on Friday.