MLB Note - Philadelphia Phillies Pivetta, Nick

Sep 24, 2017 - 7:45 AM RHP Nick Pivetta (6-10, 6.57) is trying to ensure his place in the Philadelphia rotation for 2018. He struggled mightily during five August starts when he was 1-3 with an 11.57 ERA. He's been better in four September starts, going 1-1 with a 6.55 ERA. Consistency is the problem with Pivetta, who average 9.52 strikeouts per nine innings. He's had double-digit strikeouts twice, including a career-high 11 against the Padres on Aug. 16.