Cole (6-2) was charged with the loss after he pitched seven innings, surrendering one run on four hits and two walks while striking out eight versus the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Cole picked up a tough-luck loss Saturday after he only gave up a single run on a J.J. Matijevic solo homer in the top of the seventh inning. Unfortunately for him, the Astros tossed a combined no-hitter. Cole has now produced three straight masterful starts, surrendering just two runs over 20.1 frames while striking out 27 batters. He now owns a 2.99 ERA and 1.01 WHIP with 111 punchouts over 87.1 innings in 15 starts this season.