Nova lasted just four innings Wednesday, allowing four runs on six hits while striking out five and earning a no-decision.

EDGE Analysis

Nova was removed after just 62 pitches Wednesday, a curious move that paid off for manager Clint Hurdle and the Pirates, who came back to win the game 6-5 with a six-run rally in the top of the fifth. The 62 pitches in a start tied a season-low for Nova, whose ERA rose to 4.83 with the poor outing. Nova had thrown a pair of solid starts since being traded from the Yankees, but was unable to find that success Wednesday against the Giants. Nova will look to bounce back against the Astros on Tuesday.