Pirates pitcher Gerrit Cole looked rusty in his first start in over three weeks Saturday against the Mets, as he made is return from a shoulder injury.
Cole lasted just four innings the outing, as he threw 57 of 93 pitches for strikes. He was charged with five runs, all of which came during his first two innings of work. Cole allowed seven hits and walked four batters, while striking out four in the 5-3 loss.
Cole's ERA rose to 4.02 Saturday, the highest it has been since his third start of the season. His record fell to 6-4 with the loss, and he will try to get back on track when he takes on the Phillies next Saturday.