MLB Note - Pittsburgh Pirates Nova, Ivan

Sep 23, 2017 - 8:30 AM RHP Ivan Nova got a no-decision, avoiding a National League-high 15 losses, on Friday night. One of the two runs he gave up in five innings was earned, but it was his throwing error that allowed the unearned run to score. He gave up six hits, walked four and struck out two. It was the first time as a Pirates pitcher that Nova issued four walks, and the first time since Aug. 25, 2015. "The game could have gotten away from him early, and he didn't allow it to get away from him. But it wasn't his best stuff. I don't think he had a put-away pitch; he was just gritty," manager Clint Hurdle said. Nova's 30th start triggered a $750,000 bonus in his contract.