The Pittsburgh Pirates (22-19) look to extend their three-game home winning streak as they host the Colorado Rockies (16-25) on Tuesday evening at 6:40 p.m. EDT. This matchup marks the first meeting between the two teams this season.
Pittsburgh has been strong at home with an 11-9 record, and they are 15-7 when recording eight or more hits. Meanwhile, Colorado struggles on the road with an 8-14 mark, though they boast the eighth-best on-base percentage in the National League at .320.
On the mound, the Rockies will send right-hander Michael Lorenzen (2-4, 6.92 ERA, 1.90 WHIP, 26 strikeouts) against Pirates ace Paul Skenes (5-2, 2.36 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, 46 strikeouts). The betting line favors Pittsburgh heavily at -338, with the over/under set at 7½ runs.
Key performers to watch include Brandon Lowe, who leads the Pirates with 20 extra-base hits (nine doubles, one triple, and 10 home runs). Over the last 10 games, Marcell Ozuna has gone 10-for-36 with two doubles, two home runs, and six RBIs. For the Rockies, Troy Johnston paces the club with a .325 batting average, including 10 doubles and two home runs, while T.J. Rumfield is 13-for-43 with two home runs and five RBIs over his last 10 contests.
In the past 10 games, the Pirates are 6-4 with a .261 batting average and a 4.00 ERA, outscoring opponents by 14 runs. The Rockies have struggled, going 2-8 with a .239 batting average and a 7.08 ERA, being outscored by 30 runs.
The injury report for the Pirates includes Jake Mangum (10-day IL, hamstring), Chris Devenski (15-day IL, illness), and Jared Jones (60-day IL, elbow). For the Rockies, Ryan Feltner (15-day IL, tricep), McCade Brown (60-day IL, shoulder), Kris Bryant (60-day IL, back), Pierson Ohl (60-day IL, elbow), Jeff Criswell (60-day IL, elbow), and RJ Petit (60-day IL, elbow) are all sidelined.