Nelson allowed four runs on nine hits and a pair of walks over 5.2 innings in the nightcap of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals. He struck out four and didn't factor into the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson had been razor sharp in recent weeks, posting a 2.16 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 48:7 K:BB over 41.2 innings spanning his last seven starts, but this was a reminder of the inefficient pitcher we saw all too often last season. Still, with this year's strikeout and walk rates both representing career bests (8.9 K/9, 2.3 BB/9) and a .344 BABIP that seems primed for positive regression, Nelson's showing all the signs of being able to maintain an ERA in the mid-threes or better. He'll next take the ball at home against San Diego on Sunday.