Right-hander Gerrit Cole’s vexing inability to defeat the Cincinnati Reds continued Sunday at PNC Park, where Billy Hamilton flashed his glove and his blinding speed as the Reds raced to a 7-3 win. The visitors avoided a three-game sweep and stayed unbeaten against the Pirates ace.
In 5 2/3 innings, Cole (7-7) allowed four runs on three walks and three hits. The Reds also stole four bases off Cole and starting catcher Eric Fryer, and a fifth after Cole departed. Cole now is 0-6 with a 5.44 ERA in eight career starts against the Reds.
Hamilton was the head hustler.