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Pirates and Rockies meet in series rubber match
TL;DR
The Colorado Rockies face the Pittsburgh Pirates in a rubber match on Thursday at 12:35 p.m. EDT. The Pirates are currently fourth in the NL Central, while the Rockies sit fifth in the NL West.
Key points
- Rockies are 17-26, fifth in the NL West
- Pirates are 23-20, fourth in the NL Central
- Game time is Thursday at 12:35 p.m. EDT
- Chase Dollander is starting for the Rockies
- Mason Montgomery is starting for the Pirates
Colorado RockiesPittsburgh PiratesChase DollanderMason Montgomery
Colorado Rockies (17-26, fifth in the NL West) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (23-20, fourth in the NL Central)
Pittsburgh; Thursday, 12:35 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Chase Dollander (3-2, 3.35 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 47 strikeouts); Pirates: Mason Montgomery (1-0, 2.87 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 23 strikeouts)
LINE: Pirates -179, Rockies +149; over/under is 7 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: Both the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Colorado Rockies are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday.
Pittsburgh has a 23-20 record overall and a 12-10 record in home games. Pirates hitters are batting a collective .248, which ranks fourth in the NL.
Colorado has a 9-15 record in road games and a 17-26 record overall. The Rockies have a 10-6 record in games when they scored five or more runs.
The teams meet Thursday for the third time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Oneil Cruz has eight doubles, 10 home runs and 29 RBIs while hitting .262 for the Pirates. Nick Gonzales is 12 for 39 with two doubles over the last 10 games.
Mickey Moniak has 12 home runs, eight walks and 26 RBIs while hitting .315 for the Rockies. T.J. Rumfield is 13 for 41 with a double, three home runs and six RBIs over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Pirates: 6-4, .253 batting average, 3.90 ERA, outscored opponents by seven runs
Rockies: 3-7, .234 batting average, 6.37 ERA, outscored by 22 runs
Q&A
What time is the Rockies vs Pirates game on Thursday?
The Rockies vs Pirates game is scheduled for 12:35 p.m. EDT on Thursday.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Rockies and Pirates?
Chase Dollander will start for the Rockies, and Mason Montgomery will start for the Pirates.
What are the current standings for the Rockies and Pirates?
The Rockies are fifth in the NL West with a record of 17-26, while the Pirates are fourth in the NL Central with a record of 23-20.
