Shaky Cole, good defense lead Pirates over Rockies 2-1 (Yahoo Sports)

Gerrit Cole didn't have to give a detailed explanation about why he was the winning pitcher. ''Defense,'' the Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander said. Starling Marte and John Jaso had two hits each and made fine defensive plays to help Cole navigate through seven shaky innings as the Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 2-1 on Friday night.