Ivan Nova gave up four runs and nine hits in 6 1/3 innings Tuesday against the Blue Jays, yet he still won for the ninth time this season. Nova's results are getting worse, but his run support is getting better. This was the first time in 11 starts since he rejoined the rotation that he surrendered more than three runs. Struggling to command his curveball, he struck out just two batters today. The Blue Jays, though, failed to sustain rallies outside of their four-run second. A line-drive double play that ended a promising third inning helped Nova's cause.