MLB Note - Pittsburgh Pirates Cole, Gerrit

Sep 18, 2017 - 9:25 AM RHP Gerrit Cole allowed four runs on three hits with four walks and six strikeouts through five-plus innings against his chief nemesis, Cincinnati, on Sunday. Cole (11-11) went winless in his first nine career starts against the Reds before beating them on Aug. 26. He is now 1-8 against them after the 5-2 loss. "His overall execution was solid," Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said. "They took advantage of a couple of pitches, and this ballpark. ... He used four pitches. He gave us what we needed."