Nova earned the win in his debut with Pittsburgh on Saturday, hurling seven innings of three-run ball. The righty gave up six hits and no walks, striking out five.

EDGE Analysis

He threw 56 of 76 pitches for strikes and finished with a 9:5 GB:FB. Aside from a pair of homers allowed to Brandon Phillips, Nova made short order of the Reds, utilizing a sinking two-seam fastball. The 29-year-old is on pace to start against the Dodgers in Los Angeles on Friday.