Pirates starting pitcher Gerrit Cole tossed a quality start and pitched well enough for the win. However, the right-hander was forced to settle for a no-decision in a 3-2 come-from-behind victory over the Nationals on Saturday.

Cole served up a solo home run to Ian Desmond in the fourth and a run-scoring single to Wilson Ramos in the fifth. He was charged with two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out seven in six innings of work. He tossed 112 pitches, 69 for strikes.

Over his last four starts covering 25 2/3 innings, Cole has allowed 11 earned runs. He is scheduled to make his next start Thursday against the Dodgers in Los Angeles. He is 2-3 with a 4.40 ERA in five starts away from home.