Juan Nicasio (SP)

Colorado Rockies SP Juan Nicasio (thigh) has a bruise on his right thumb after being ...

Colorado Rockies SP Juan Nicasio (leg) struck out seven and gave up just one run ...

Rockies pitcher Juan Nicasio lasted just 4 2/3 innings on Thursday versus the Diamondbacks. He allowed just one earned run and two hits during his time on the mound, but found himself going deep into pitch counts. Nicasio threw 106 pitches, 57 for strikes, in the outing. He struck out seven and issued five walks. He would not factor into the outcome of the game as the Rockies lost to the D-Backs, 9-7....

Rockies pitcher Juan Nicasio gave up just one earned run over his seven innings of work on Saturday night against the Dodgers. He struck out nine and did not walk a batter, but it wouldn't be enough. Nicasio didn't get much support from his bats and left after seven innings with the game tied at one. He walked away with a no-decision. "(Juan) Nicasio was great," manager Jim Tracy said. "He pounded...

Colorado Rockies SP Juan Nicasio is 0-3 with a 4.73 ERA in nine career starts ...

Colorado Rockies SP Juan Nicasio was rocked for six runs on eight hits, including a ...

Rockies starter Juan Nicasio's struggles against the Braves continued during Sunday's series-finale against Atlanta. Nicasio matched a career high by allowing six runs on eight hits over innings five innings in the 7-2 loss, including a three-run home run off the bat of Freddie Freeman. He was pulled after throwing 93 pitches and finished with five strikeouts and three walks, while taking his first...

Colorado starter Juan Nicasio picked up his second win of the season on Monday night at home against the Dodgers. Nicasio, now 2-0, was solid over six innings in the start as he allowed just two earned runs on nine hits and two walks. Nicasio did need 115 pitches to go the distance that he did, but he struck out four and limited the damage nicely. Nicasio allowed a solo homer to Matt Kemp, but he has...

Juan Nicasio pitched six solid innings, Troy Tulowitzki snapped an early tie with a two-run double and the Colorado Rockies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 Monday night in the first of 18 meetings this season between the NL West rivals.

Colorado starter Juan Nicasio was solid on Wednesday afternoon in Pittsburgh. Unfortunately, Nicasio's opponent, Pittsburgh's James McDonald, was also sharp. Each gave up one run during their respective times on the mound and each took a no-decision in the contest. Nicasio allowed the one run on nine hits and a walk over 6 2/3 innings. He struck out five and the sole run he allowed came on a Pedro...

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