Marlins pitcher Brad Hand didn't factor into the decision Tuesday, giving up two earned runs on six hits and one walk in 6 1/3 innings and striking out four in his team's 6-3 win over the Pirates.
Hand delivered his fourth straight quality start and was on the hook for the loss before the offense bailed him out late in the game. He scattered hits throughout the start but gave up runs in the third and seventh innings. Hand owns a 4.03 ERA and 42:27 K:BB ratio in 67 innings, which is a nice turnaround after owning a 6.38 ERA upon his return in July. He's slated to take on the Reds Sunday.