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Pittsburgh Pirates Look to Take Down Colorado Rockies at Coors Field with Luis Ortiz on the Mound

The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to face the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Friday with first pitch scheduled for 6:40 p.m. MT. Pirates' righty Luis Ortiz is expected to start, boasting a 2-2 record, 2.61 ERA, and 1.13 WHIP this season. On the other side, Rockies' right-hander Ryan Feltner will take the mound with a 1-5 record, 5.74 ERA, and 1.48 WHIP in his 13 starts. Currently, Colorado is the betting favorite at -112 with the line remaining steady.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Pirates -107 | Rockies -112
• Spread: Pirates -1.5 (+142) | Rockies +1.5 (-170)
• Total: Over/Under 11 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 53%.

Pittsburgh vs Colorado Stats

Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburgh recently lost two out of three games to St. Louis, bringing their record to four games under .500 and last in the NL Central standings. The Pirates rank low in several offensive categories, including 26th in OBP, 28th in OPS, 24th in home runs, and 20th in RBI. On the pitching side, they have a 3.91 ERA and 1.27 WHIP, ranking 15th and 17th respectively. Ortiz is set to start tomorrow's game, coming off a strong performance against Minnesota and showing solid stats from last month and on the road this season. Pittsburgh has a power ranking of 16 and is ranked 22nd in offense, 18th in defense, and hold a 32-36 record this season. Take advantage of available Sportsbook bonuses to maximize profits with the Pirates.

Colorado Rockies Analysis

The Colorado Rockies recently lost two out of three games to the Minnesota Twins, leaving them 20 games below .500 and 17.5 games out of first place in the NL West. Their offensive stats rank 21st in OBP, 17th in OPS, 26th in home runs, and 22nd in RBI. The Rockies' pitching staff has a 5.48 ERA and 1.54 WHIP, ranking last in the league. Tomorrow, Feltner will be the starting pitcher for Colorado, with a 0-1 record and a 7.30 ERA at home this season. In their last meeting with Pittsburgh, Feltner allowed five runs in a loss. Despite their low ranking, Pittsburgh has recently won two out of three games against Colorado. For more MLB betting picks, consider our top recommendations to boost your bankroll.

Pittsburgh Pirates Primed for Victory Against Rockies' Struggling Pitcher Feltner

The Pittsburgh Pirates are poised to secure an early lead against Rockies' pitcher Feltner, providing crucial support for Ortiz and the team's bullpen to secure a victory. Feltner has struggled at Coors Field, allowing 22 runs in just 24.2 innings with opponents hitting .340 against him. Key Pirates players, such as Oneil Cruz, have historically performed well against Feltner, with the team collectively boasting a strong slash line of .359/.359/.590/.949 in 39 at-bats against the right-hander. Furthermore, Colorado's bullpen has shown inconsistency with a 5.62 ERA and 1.62 WHIP, making them vulnerable once Feltner exits the game. With a 6-4 straight-up record in June, the Pirates are poised to continue their winning streak in Denver. It is advisable to consider betting on the visitors for tomorrow's game.

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