MILWAUKEE -- The first inning in 2015 hasn't been kind to Brewers starter Jimmy Nelson. However, the right-hander has proven he gets better as the game advances past the opening frame.
The story was the same on Saturday, as Nelson surrendered just one more run on three hits after surrendering three runs in a difficult first for him and his defense. He also struck out eight in 6 1/3 innings in the Brewers' 8-5 win over the Pirates at Miller Park. Nelson now has a 9.00 ERA in the first inning this season, but that number drops to 3.