Nelson didn't factor into the decision Saturday versus the Pirates, giving up six runs (five earned) on seven hits and three walks over 3.2 innings. He also recorded a strikeout

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The right-hander didn't have it Saturday, getting into early trouble by allowing an RBI double to Starling Marte in the first. Nelson went on to fall apart in what was a five-run fourth for the Pirates, leading to his ouster after a whopping 84 pitches in less than four frames. Nelson has endured a nightmarish August, posting a 1-4 record and 8.51 ERA over the 24.1 innings encompassing his six starts. He'll look to bounce back in a rematch with Jameson Taillon and the Pirates next Friday.