Cole allowed five runs on eight hits and two walks across 6.1 innings in a no-decision Monday against the Dodgers. He struck out seven.
Cole was terrific through six innings before unraveling in the seventh, when he allowed five runs on a walk and four hits, including a grand slam by Curtis Granderson. The 26-year-old threw seven consecutive quality starts leading up to last week's outing against the Brewers, but he's allowed nine runs over his last 12.1 innings, inflating his ERA back to 4.16. One positive for Cole of late: a 9.7 K/9 over his last seven starts spanning 46.1 innings. He'll look to get back on track Saturday against the Reds.