Marlins starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco tossed six scoreless innings, scattering six hits -- five of them singles -- during Miami's 6-0 win over St. Louis in a Grapefruit League contest Sunday. After altering his mechanics after his last start, the Marlins' likely opening day starter struck out five and did not walk a batter.
"I did a good job of staying closed and keeping my fastball down," said Nolasco, who trimmed his spring ERA to 4.30. "Everything else today was pretty decent."
Miami manager Mike Redmond also was pleased with Nolasco's turnaround, especially with only two weeks until the regular season begins. The veteran right-hander was tagged for seven runs in three innings during his previous outing. "It was nice to see Ricky bounce back like that today. That's what veteran pitchers do," Redmond said. "He pitched with a little bit of adrenaline out there."