"The whole atmosphere was just exciting," Cole said. "First game's always kind of a trip. It's like, all right, we're back."
Top Pirates prospect Tyler Glasnow, competing for the fifth spot in the rotation, allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out two in 1 2/3 innings. Glasnow was scheduled to work three innings but reached his pitch limit before completing his second frame. Right-hander Drew Hutchison, Glasnow's chief competition in the rotation battle, struck out four while allowing a hit and a walk in three scoreless innings.