Pirates pitcher Gerrit Cole allowed only six hits in 111 pitches during Friday night's 4-1 victory over the Mets.
Cole gave up one run though it was unearned. It was a result of a Josh Harrison throwing error. Other than that, Cole pitched a great game, striking out 10 batters while walking just one. He went 8 1/3 innings.
"He brought energy. He brought focus to the game," manager Clint Hurdle said, per MLB.com. "It was a good shot in the arm for us."
Cole has had an exceptional start to the season as he's allowed only 13 earned runs in 48 2/3 innings. He'd posted eight strikeouts three times this year with his total of 10 on Friday being a season-high.
Cole now boasts a 2.05 ERA for the season.
His next start is projected for May 27 against the Marlins.