May 23
Nolasco overcame a rough start, pitched six innings and even drove in the tiebreaking runs in Tuesday's 7-6 win over Colorado.
Advice: On his third try, Nolasco became the Marlins' sole leader in career wins, improving his record to 69-53.
May 22
RHP Ricky Nolasco became the franchise wins leader Tuesday by notching his 69th victory in Miami's 7-6 defeat of the Rockies. "A lot of great pitchers went by this organization," manager Ozzie Guillen said, referring to the likes of Kevin Brown, Josh Beckett and Al Leiter. "To stay that long and do what he did, he should be proud. All the hard work he put in over the years, and he did it for one organization. That's not easy to do in baseball anymore."
May 22
Nolasco picked up the win Tuesday against the Rockies despite allowing four runs over six innings.
Recommendation: Nolasco struck out six against just one walk but was nearly singled to death in the first inning, allowing three runs on four singles, but settled down after that. The Rockies managed just four hits and one run in the next five innings, allowing Nolasco the shot at the win, making him the winningest pitcher in Marlins history.
