Pirates starting pitcher Gerrit Cole fell just short in his bid for his fourth quality start in a row, but still pitched well enough to win in a 4-1 victory over the Padres.
Cole limited the Padres to just one run in five-plus innings of work, but couldn't quite get through the sixth. He made it through 5 2/3 innings on 100 pitches, while allowing four hits and two walks. He also struck out six batters in the victory, his third in a row.
Cole is now 6-3 on the season, with a 3.64 ERA through 12 starts. He ranks ninth in the National League with 76 2/3 innings thrown heading into his next start, Monday against the Cubs.