Nelson (1-0) gave up only one run on five hits while striking out five over seven innings in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

After fanning eight in a tough no-decision against the Cubs in his first start of the season, Nelson got plenty of run support this time around. The 27-year-old took control of the game after Billy Hamilton manufactured a run in the first inning with his wheels, throwing 73 of 101 pitches for strikes, and Nelson now has a 1.38 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 13:2 K:BB through 13 innings. He'll look to keep things rolling Tuesday in Chicago in a rematch with the world champions.

Nelson is scheduled to start the Brewers' fifth game of the season.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson struggled following of scoreless outings to start spring, allowing eight runs in his next two appearances to shoot his ERA up to 5.68 in Cactus League play. Despite his struggles, however, the 27-year-old is scheduled to round out the Brewers' rotation with Matt Garza headed for the DL to begin the year. Nelson showed some potential at the start of last season, but second half struggles eventually saw his ERA balloon to 4.62. He'll look to bounce back in 2017 and earn his keep in the rotation.

Nelson has thrown four scoreless innings over two appearances with the Brewers this spring.

EDGE Analysis

The spring schedule has limited Nelson to just two official outings, but he has thrown the ball when called upon, allowing just two hits and no earned runs over four innings while posting a 6:0 K:BB and throwing all 27 of his pitches for strikes. Nelson is not a lock to open the season in the Brewers' rotation thanks to his struggles later last year and a multitude of other options in camp, but if he avoids any major struggles over the rest of the spring season he figures to come away with one of the three remaining open spots.

Nelson (8-16) allowed five runs on four hits and four walks with three strikeouts over 5.1 innings in a loss Tuesday against Texas.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson's second half tailspin continues. He is now 2-9 with a 6.75 ERA over 65.1 innings in 13 starts dating back to July 22. Nelson's 83:50 K:BB in that span isn't pretty, but the real problem has been the home run ball. He has served up 13 home runs in his 13-start cold streak; he allowed just 12 in his first 19 starts, in which he posted a sharp 3.39 ERA.

Nelson (8-15) gave up four runs on six hits over five innings in Wednesday's loss to the Pirates. He struck out five and walked two.

EDGE Analysis

He had a rough start to the game, giving up an Andrew McCutchen solo homer and then a rally capped by a two-run single, but did at least manage to settle down and allow only one run (another solo homer) over the next four frames. It's hard for Nelson owners to find positives in this season -- in nearly the same number of innings as last year, he's walked more hitters, struck out fewer, and allowed more hits and homers. Once upon a time, he was one of the game's most highly regarded pitching prospects, but at 27, Nelson still hasn't put it all together.

Nelson (8-14) won after allowing three runs on eight hits and two walks with seven strikeouts in six innings Thursday in a 5-4 win over the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson gutted out a win over Chicago, using his seven strikeouts to limit the damage to just three runs. The 27-year-old has just two quality starts over his past 11 outings, going 2-7 with a 6.55 ERA and 1.82 WHIP. He's endured a fair amount of bad luck during that stretch, however, with a .344 BABIP over his previous 10 starts entering Thursday. He'll take the mound against the Pirates next Thursday at Miller Park in search of another victory.

Nelson allowed four runs on five hits and a pair of walks across six innings in Friday's loss to the Cardinals. He struck out four.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson was undone by his third inning, as he allowed a pair of two-run home runs in the frame to account for all of the damage against him. He had moved past the fifth inning just once in the previous nine starts, so Friday's outing was positive in that regard, but he has still thrown just one quality start in the last 10 tries. He will next take the hill Thursday versus the Cubs.

Nelson allowed one run on four hits, struck out four and walked six over 5.1 innings, but took a no-decision versus the Pirates on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

He yielded a run in the first, then shut the door the rest of the way. Nelson left with a one-run lead, but the Brewers bullpen allowed the Pirates to tie the game in the seventh. With six free passes, Nelson was fortunate to get out of this outing with only one run allowed. Pittsburgh stranded eight base runners and grounded into two double plays in the first six frames alone. His next start will be Friday versus the Cardinals.

Nelson didn't factor into the decision Saturday versus the Pirates, giving up six runs (five earned) on seven hits and three walks over 3.2 innings. He also recorded a strikeout

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander didn't have it Saturday, getting into early trouble by allowing an RBI double to Starling Marte in the first. Nelson went on to fall apart in what was a five-run fourth for the Pirates, leading to his ouster after a whopping 84 pitches in less than four frames. Nelson has endured a nightmarish August, posting a 1-4 record and 8.51 ERA over the 24.1 innings encompassing his six starts. He'll look to bounce back in a rematch with Jameson Taillon and the Pirates next Friday.

Nelson (7-13) allowed two runs on seven hits and struck out four over six innings in a win Monday over the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson broke a six-game losing streak with his first quality start since he threw seven shutout innings July 16 against the Reds. Perhaps the most encouraging thing about his performance was his control. For the first time all season, Nelson didn't walk a single batter, and he had walked an atrocious 17 batters in 28 innings (5.5 BB/9) over his six-start losing streak. Nelson had a 4.2 BB/9 entering Monday's start and will need to continue to show better control if he wants to improve his 4.26 ERA before season's end.