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Rockies vs. Pirates: Can McCade Brown Lead Colorado to Victory Over Paul Skenes and Pittsburgh?

The Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates are set to conclude their three-game series on Sunday afternoon, with the season series currently tied at 2-2. McCade Brown will be pitching for the Rockies, while Paul Skenes will be on the mound for the Pirates. The prediction for this game is whether Skenes and the Pirates can win by more than one run. Stay tuned for the Rockies vs. Pirates prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockies +298 | Pirates -350
• Spread: Rockies +1.5 (+130) | Pirates -1.5 (-155)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 78%.

Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies have released Austin Gomber and are set to have McCade Brown make his MLB debut on Sunday afternoon. Brown has excelled in the minor leagues this season with a 2.47 ERA, a 1.07 WHIP, and a 4-2 record in 76.2 innings. The Rockies have shown improvement recently, securing wins against the Diamondbacks and the Dodgers. Ryan Ritter, Hunter Goodman, Ezuequiel Tovar, and Kyle Farmer have been standout players, contributing RBIs and strong performances. Despite their recent success, the Rockies are likely to finish the season with over 110 losses, sitting at 16-47 on the road. Their offense is ranked 29th in runs scored while their pitching staff ranks last with a 6.02 ERA.

Pittsburgh Pirates

Paul Skenes is set to take the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the final game of the series on Sunday afternoon. In his previous outing, Skenes performed exceptionally well, limiting the Blue Jays to just two runs in six innings and ultimately leading the Pirates to victory. Skenes has consistently held opponents to two or fewer runs in three of his last five starts, boasting impressive stats including a 2.16 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and a 7-9 record in 155 innings pitched. Despite giving up four runs in his only career meeting against the Rockies a few weeks ago, Skenes has been a key player for the Pirates.

The Pirates are wrapping up a homestand and have recently struggled in series wins. However, they showed improvement by securing two wins in three games against the strong Blue Jays team. Spencer Horwitz has been a standout performer with 12 RBIs this month and a total of 36 RBIs and a .717 OPS on the season. On the other hand, Henry Davis has struggled with a weak .535 OPS in August, accumulating only 16 RBIs in 67 games. Meanwhile, Isaiah Kiner-Falefa has excelled against the Rockies this season, boasting a 1.07 OPS and 34 RBIs overall.

Despite ranking last in the league in runs scored with an average of 3.55, the Pirates' pitching staff has been solid with a 3.99 ERA, placing them 16th in the league in that category.

Colorado Rockies Show Improvement in Competitiveness, Pittsburgh Pirates Strong at Home; McCade Brown to Make MLB Debut

In recent games, the Colorado Rockies have shown improvement in competitiveness, although they continue to struggle on the road with a record of 16-47 this season. On the other hand, the Pittsburgh Pirates have demonstrated strong performance at home, boasting a 37-30 record at PNC Park as of Saturday. Although originally slated to start, Austin Gomber has been placed on waivers, and McCade Brown will be making his Major League Baseball debut for the Rockies. Despite not being listed on the Rockies' top 30 prospects, Brown will be taking the mound. Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes has been in exceptional form, allowing only six runs in his last 16 innings and leading the team to victory in his last five home starts. It is worth noting that five of the Rockies' recent six losses have been by a margin of two or more runs.

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