Game Four: Gerrit Cole (0-1, 5.79ERA) vs. Jordan Zimmerman (1-0, 0.00ERA)
Result: Pirates lose 7-4
Winning Pitcher: Jordan Zimmerman (2-0, 0.00ERA)
Losing Pitcher: Gerrit Cole (0-2, 4.22ERA)
Save: Francisco Rodriguez (2, 6.23ERA)
- What went right:
- Gerrit Cole had a much better start and pitched fairly well, going six innings, allowing two runs on four hits and striking out five.
- John Jaso had another tremendous game from the lead-off spot, going 3-5 with a run scored.
- David Freese continued to impress, going 3-5 with one RBI.
- Andrew McCutchen reached base three times, going 1-3 with a run scored and two walks.
- What went wrong:
- Gerrit Cole attempted a pick-off during a 3-2 count and John Jaso was not covering first base, allowing Justin Upton to advance to third, setting up the Tigers two-run inning.
- Ian Kinsler continued to be a thorn in the Pirates’ side, going 2-5 with a run scored.
- Nick Castellanos had a huge game, going 3-4 with four RBI and two runs scored.
- The bullpen let the Pirates down again as Rob Scahill, Tony Watson and Arquimedes Caminero combine to allow five runs in just three innings of work.
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