Cole allowed three runs in 6.1 innings Tuesday, giving up nine hits and two walks while striking out four.

EDGE Analysis

He matched the Marlins' Jose Fernandez with six shutout innings before missing too many spots in the seventh. Pittsburgh gave its ace plenty of rope, with the righty finishing with 108 pitches, including 71 strikes. The three earned runs match his second-highest total (in 10 starts). He'll face the Angels at home Sunday.