Pirates pitcher Gerrit Cole allowed just one run over six strong innings in Pittsburgh's 5-4 win over the Tigers Monday. Cole allowed just three hits and struck out eight in the contest.
Cole needed 94 pitches to get through his outing. He only ran into trouble in the seventh inning where he allowed the first three batters to reach base safely before being relieved bu Jared Hughes. He got Nick Castellanos to ground into a double play, but allowed a run to score.
Cole lowered his ERA to 3.27 in his first win of the season. He will look to keep rolling Sunday against the Brewers.