Nicasio (3-3) allowed four runs (one earned) on eight hits while striking out three and walking three in a 6-2 loss to the Cubs on Wednesday afternoon.

EDGE Analysis

An uncustomary error from Andrew McCutchen extended the Cubs third inning, and Ben Zobrist made Nicasio pay, hitting a three-run homer in the next at-bat. All three runs were unearned. Nicasio still has trouble finding the zone at times, but he has allowed just one earned run in his last 11.1 frames. He also has 32 strikeouts in 31.1 innings this season. Nicasio is scheduled to make his next start Tuesday against the Reds.