Pirates starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (8-7) turned in a dominant outing as he earned his eighth win of the season Saturday night against the Cubs. The right-hander allowed one run on five hits and three walks while striking out seven over seven innings of a 2-1 victory.

Cole has allowed three runs combined over his last three starts (20 innings). He is scheduled to make his next start Thursday at home against San Diego. He yielded two runs over six innings pitched in his previous meeting against the Padres on Aug. 21.