Nicolino pitched eight solid innings, striking out three and walking two. Marcell Ozuna continued his strong performance for the Zephyrs with a big ninth inning homerun.
Justin Nicolino threw eight great innings for the Zephyrs as the team posted their third straight win, this one over the Nashville Sounds (Oakland Athletics), 3-1.
Just one week after a bad start against the Memphis Redbirds, it was good for Miami Marlins fans to see Nicolino back in good form. Nicolino is an obvious choice to receive a role on the rotation depending on whether Mat Latos or Dan Haren - or both of them - are dealt prior to the July 31 MLB trade deadline.