Nicasio roughed up in loss: Rockies starting pitcher Juan Nicasio struggled through one of his toughest starts of the season on Tuesday, as he allowed nine hits and three walks in five innings against the Marlins. He was staked to an early 3-0 lead, however he gave up two runs in the bottom of the first and three more in the bottom of the third, promptly losing that lead and, ultimately, the game, 7-6. Nicasio would ultimately give up six runs -- five earned -- in the game while striking out six batters, to pick up his second loss of the season. (Updated 05/23/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/24/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Nicasio has been unable to take advantage of good scoring games by his teammates recently, as they have scored 13 runs over his last two starts. His record now stands at 2-2 on the season, with a 4.83 ERA, however he has shown solid peripherals. His strikeout rate stands at 8.58 per nine innings, with a walk rate of 3.58, both of which are above average. What has been his issue this season is a .368 batting average on balls in play, which is 64 points higher than last season’s mark. That is almost certainly going to come down at some point, which should bring his ERA with it. Nicasio’s next start is scheduled to come against the Astros on Monday of Week 9 (May 28-June 3), a team he has faced once this season and limited to just one run in seven innings. He should start twice in the scoring period, so you can consider him a solid NL-only option. (Updated 05/23/2012).
05/17/2012 19:58 D-Backs win on Upton's blast in ninth
Justin Upton hit a two-out, two-run homer off closer Rafael Betancourt in the ninth inning to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 9-7 on Thursday in a game that was briefly delayed by a swarm of bees.
05/12/2012 23:58 Harang, Dodgers handle Rockies
Aaron Harang pitched eight solid innings, pinch-hitter Tony Gwynn Jr. hit a go-ahead RBI single, and the Los Angeles Dodgers improved the best record in the majors with a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night.
05/06/2012 18:26 Red-hot Braves finish sweep of Rockies
Brandon Beachy pitched effectively into the seventh inning, Freddie Freeman hit a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 7-2 on Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Juan Nicasio's impressive rookie season came to an abrupt end when a line drive broke his neck in early August. Amazingly, he has recovered to the extent that he is expected to compete for a rotation spot in spring training. Though Nicasio's 4.14 ERA in 13 starts with the Rockies won't turn many heads, it was a better showing than one might have expected for a pitcher who had made only nine starts above Class A (all at the Double-A level) when he made his major league debut. Nicasio's trademark control was in evidence over those 13 starts, as he walked just 18 hitters over 71 2/3 innings. Until his recovery is complete, there will be plenty of question marks, but Nicasio is still worth drafting in NL-only leagues. (Updated 1/18/12)
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