Mikolas (0-1) did not factor into the decision in a loss to the Pirates on Thursday, pitching 4.1 innings and allowing three runs on eight hits with one walk and three strikeouts.
In what was only his third start of the season, Mikolas allowed a season-high eight hits Thursday, one of which was a home run from Colin Moran. The right-hander threw 76 pitches in the contest before being removed in the fifth after throwing 84 in his previous start, likely meaning he won't be on any sort of pitch count going forward. Mikolas is tentatively scheduled to take the mound next week against Cincinnati.