Game Three: Gerrit Cole (0-2, 4.22ERA) vs. James Shields (0-2, 4.05ERA)
Result: Pirates win 11-1
Winning Pitcher: Gerrit Cole (1-2, 2.70ERA)
Losing Pitcher: James Shields (0-3, 4.15ERA
- What went right:
- Gerrit Cole did what aces do as he stopped the losing streak. He pitched a pretty good game too, going six innings, allowing zero runs on four hits and striking out seven.
- Josh Harrison was a spark plug with the bat and on the bases. He went 2-4 with a walk, two RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base.
- Starling Marte played a big part on the base-paths too, going 2-5 with one RBI and two runs scored.
- The Pirates offense exploded in a big way, scoring 11 runs on 11 hits and going 6-12 with runners in scoring position.
- What went wrong:
- David Freese grounded into another double play, bringing his league leading total up to six.
- Melvin Upton Jr. stole a base.
- Rob Scahill did not have a great inning of work, allowing one run on one hit.
- Even in a blowout win, Jon Jay continued to haunt the Pirates, going 2-4 with one RBI.
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