Marlins starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco (0-1) held the Nationals to just three hits during his season-opening appearance Monday. Unfortunately for him, two of them went for home runs -- both by Bryce Harper -- in a 2-0 loss that spoiled his otherwise solid performance.
Nolasco worked six innings as he was able to claim a quality start in the loss, finishing with five strikeouts and two walks. The right-hander fired a first-pitch strike to 11 of the 23 batters he faced, but only 48 of his 86 pitches went for strikes.