Gerrit Cole lasted six innings without his usually sharp command. The 24-year-old right-hander allowed three runs on four hits before handing over the game to the Bucs' bullpen with a one-run lead. Jimmy Rollins hit an RBI double off reliever Joakim Soria in the seventh, tying the game and spoiling Cole's shot at his Major League-leading 15th win.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Hot Coffee: Before the game, Pirates manager Clint Hurdle admitted he might not have started Polanco in the leadoff spot against an ace left-hander like Kershaw earlier this season.