Cole struck out nine and walked two while holding the Giants to two runs -- both unearned -- on five hits over seven innings en route to his eighth win of the season. He's continuing his ascent to ace status, if he hasn't officially reached that level already. Cole's 22.3 K-BB% ranks 11th among qualified starters, and the list ahead of him is almost entirely populated by the elite pitchers in the game. He'll draw the Braves on the road Sunday for his next start.