Nova allowed two runs on six hits and three walks in five innings Friday. He struck out four en route to a no-decision against Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Nova issued more than three free passes only one time in 31 starts last season. It's possible that he struggled gripping the ball in the 37-degree weather conditions, leading to the uncharacteristic control problems. He did wiggle himself out of a pair of bases-loaded, no-out situations Friday, however. The righty is a better streaming option at PNC Park, where he'll make his next start. The 31-year-old went 8-2 with a 2.80 ERA at home in 2017.