Marlins starting pitcher Nate Eovaldi struggled through the first few innings of his start against the Phillies Saturday, but settled down enough to reach the seventh inning in a 5-4, extra-innings loss.
Eovaldi was tagged for two runs in the first inning and two more in the third, as he fell behind 4-1. He was lights out from them on as the Marlins fought their way back, however, finishing with four runs allowed on seven hits and no walks in 6 1/3 innings. He struck out five while throwing 70 of 100 pitches for strikes.
Eovaldi has been solid to open the season, though he is just 1-1 with a 4.19 ERA. He has two quality starts in three outings, with 19 strikeouts and just one walk in 19 1/3 innings of work. Eovaldi's next start is scheduled for Friday against the Mariners.