Kuhl (1-0) tossed six scoreless innings Sunday, allowing just one hit while striking out five, but came away with a no-decision in a 2-1, 18-inning win over the Nationals.

He was in line for the win before Daniel Murphy slammed a pinch-hit solo shot in the ninth off Mark Melancon to send the game into extra innings. Kuhl managed just nine first-pitch strikes to 19 batters but was able to wiggle out of trouble despite falling behind so often. The strong effort should keep him in the rotation, putting him in line for a home start Saturday against the Phillies.