Filed under: Game thread: Gerrit Cole takes on Padres By Charlie Wilmoth Apr 21, 2016, 2:47pm EDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Game thread: Gerrit Cole takes on Padres Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email Justin K. Aller/Getty Images The game doesn't start until 9:10, but I'm about to hit the road, so here's an early game thread. Gerrit Cole faces James Shields and the Padres in the series finale in San Diego. More From Bucs Dugout Game #1: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds Pirates announce 2023 Opening Day roster, lineup against Cincinnati Reds Bucs Arghticles: Pirates kick off Opening Day Bryan Reynolds, Pirates nearing Opening Day contract extension deadline Talk the Plank Podcast: Pittsburgh Pirates 2023 Season Preview Bucs Arghticles: Pirates cut Kevin Plawecki