Pivetta didn't factor into the decision against the Nationals on Sunday, giving up two earned runs on eight hits over five innings. He struck out seven and walked two as the Phillies eventually fell 8-6.
Coming off his monster 13-strikeout effort against the Cardinals, Pivetta pitched well again against the Nationals but didn't find himself in line for the win as his bullpen gave up six earned runs after he departed. He's been susceptible to getting blown up from time to time, part of the reason his ERA is still high at 4.06 through 84.1 innings. He's a great source of strikeouts, however, with a 101:24 K:BB, and he's failed to punch out six or more batters just once in his past eight starts. He'll take on this same Nationals team in his next start, this time at home next Friday.