Cole battled through five innings, surrendering five runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out two in Monday's loss to the Red Sox on Opening Day.

EDGE Analysis

Drawing Boston on the road to open the season is about as unlucky as a pitcher can get, but Cole put forth a decent effort Monday. He went toe-to-toe with the AL's reigning Cy Young Award winner, Rick Porcello, early in the game by facing just one over the minimum through four innings. Unfortunately for Cole, it was only a matter of time before MLB's top offense from a year ago caught up and basted the right-hander, who allowed all five of his runs in the fifth frame. The Pirates' ace is slated for a more favorable matchup in his next start Saturday at home against the Braves.