Pirates pitcher Gerrit Cole didn't have his best stuff Tuesday, giving up five earned runs on nine hits and three walks in six innings while striking out three in his team's 7-5 loss to the Reds.
Cole (2-1) gave up two home runs in the outing, both in a four-run sixth inning and one to opposing pitcher Mike Leake. It was the first poor performance of the season for the young Pirates ace, who owns a 4.74 ERA and 16:7 K:BB ratio in 19 innings. He'll face the Brewers at home Sunday in his next start.