Pirates pitcher Gerrit Cole allowed two runs — zero earned — in Monday night's 4-3 win over the Giants.
The two runs allowed occurred in the first inning thanks to a Jung Ho Kang throwing error with two outs. Cole put in an inspired performance, striking out nine while walking two and surrendering five hits.
"To find another gear in that sixth ... to push himself out there, there was a hole dug, and he was the guy to get out of it," manager Clint Hurdle said after the game, per MLB.com. "You shake your head a couple of times, and the bases are loaded and you got to go to work."
Cole has now struck out 26 batters in his past three games. Cole now has an 8-2 record with a 1.90 ERA.
His next start is scheduled for Sunday against the Braves.