Cole (1-3) allowed nine runs (eight earned) on nine hits with eight strikeouts and three walks across 4.1 innings in a loss to the Rangers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

While the eight strikeouts were great, Cole struggled in just about every other aspect during this start. He gave up five runs in the first, four of which were earned. He seemed to settle down in the second inning, but then gave up a solo homer in the third. The Rangers started another multi-run rally in the fifth, forcing Cole out of the game before he could complete five. Up until Saturday, Cole had strong numbers, but it just wasn't translating into wins. After this fiasco of a start, he is 1-3 with a 5.22 ERA and 1.19 WHIP during five starts. The good news he also has 44 strikeouts in 29.1 innings. Cole's next start is scheduled to be at home against the Indians on Thursday.