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Pirates look to keep home win streak alive, host the Rockies
TL;DR
The Pittsburgh Pirates aim to extend their home win streak against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. EDT. Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes holds a strong 2.36 ERA, while Rockies pitcher Michael Lorenzen has a 6.92 ERA.
Key points
- Pirates aim to extend home win streak
- Game scheduled for Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. EDT
- Paul Skenes has a 2.36 ERA for the Pirates
- Michael Lorenzen has a 6.92 ERA for the Rockies
- Pirates favored with a line of -338
Pittsburgh PiratesColorado RockiesPaul SkenesMichael Lorenzen
Colorado Rockies (16-25, fifth in the NL West) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (22-19, fourth in the NL Central)
Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Michael Lorenzen (2-4, 6.92 ERA, 1.90 WHIP, 26 strikeouts); Pirates: Paul Skenes (5-2, 2.36 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, 46 strikeouts)
LINE: Pirates -338, Rockies +269; over/under is 7 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to keep their three-game home win streak alive when they play the Colorado Rockies.
Pittsburgh has an 11-9 record in home games and a 22-19 record overall. The Pirates are 15-7 in games when they record eight or more hits.
Colorado is 16-25 overall and 8-14 in road games. The Rockies have the eighth-ranked team on-base percentage in the NL at .320.
The matchup Tuesday is the first meeting this season between the two teams.
TOP PERFORMERS: Brandon Lowe leads the Pirates with 20 extra base hits (nine doubles, a triple and 10 home runs). Marcell Ozuna is 10 for 36 with two doubles, two home runs and six RBIs over the past 10 games.
Troy Johnston has a .325 batting average to lead the Rockies, and has 10 doubles and two home runs. T.J. Rumfield is 13 for 43 with two home runs and five RBIs over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Pirates: 6-4, .261 batting average, 4.00 ERA, outscored opponents by 14 runs
Q&A
What time do the Pirates play the Rockies on Tuesday?
The Pirates host the Rockies at 6:40 p.m. EDT on Tuesday.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Pirates vs. Rockies game?
Paul Skenes will start for the Pirates, and Michael Lorenzen will pitch for the Rockies.
What are the current records of the Pirates and Rockies?
The Pirates have a record of 22-19, while the Rockies are at 16-25.
