The Pirates' lineup backed Cole with a trio of early runs off Nationals starter Joe Ross, who struck out seven and allowed only five hits over six innings of work. Gregory Polanco and Andrew McCutchen each drove in a run during the third inning, and second baseman Neil Walker added a solo homer in the fourth, as the Bucs topped the Nationals for the third time in four days.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Taylor strikes again: A day removed from his first career four-hit game, which included a home run, Taylor picked up where he left off on Sunday, cranking his eighth home run of the 2015 season.