Nova allowed one run in five innings Thursday, striking out five while giving up four hits and no walks, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

He's yielded just one run in 10 innings over three starts. "It was a snapshot of what we saw the last couple months of the season," manager Clint Hurdle said. "Efficient would be the operative word." Nova will be looking to build on a strong performance for Pittsburgh following his trade from the Yankees last year; so far he's off to a good start. He's expect to start the team's home opener April 7 against the Braves.