The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced that rookie Gerrit Cole will get the ball to start Game 5 of the National League Division Series Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Manager Clint Hurdle made the decision to start Cole over A.J. Burnett following Monday's Game 4 loss to the Cardinals to even the series at two games apiece.
Burnett was blasted as the Cardinals beat him 9-1 in Game 1 of the playoff series. Cole was terrific in a Game 2 win and will get the ball on regular rest.