Tue 3/4/14 4:58 PM

Juan Nicasio struck out four in three shutout innings against the Giants on Tuesday. Nicasio is battling for a spot at the back of the Rockies' starting rotation. Tuesday's outing certainly helps his cause. Nicasio had poor results over 31 starts last season, finishing with a 5.14 ERA and an unflattering 1.86 K/BB ratio.