Pirates' Strong Pitching Propels Them to Victory Over Rockies in Series Finale

In this upcoming game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Colorado Rockies, both teams will be looking to close out their series with a win. The Rockies narrowly won the first game in a high-scoring affair. Pittsburgh will have Mitch Keller on the mound, who has a 3.69 ERA, while Colorado will start Bradley Blalock, who has a 7.09 ERA. The game is scheduled for 3:10 EST. Stay tuned for our Pirates vs. Rockies prediction and be sure to follow along for more winning insights.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pirates -158 | Rockies +139
Spread: Pirates -1.5 (-105) | Rockies +1.5 (-115)
Total: Over/Under 11.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 61%.

Pittsburgh Pirates

Despite scoring 16 runs in a game where they suffered a shocking loss, the Pittsburgh Pirates had been on a successful streak, winning their previous five games including a sweep against the San Francisco Giants on the road. The team currently sits 7.5 games out of fourth place in the NL Central and 14 games out of the final playoff spot in the National League. O'Neill Cruz led the team with 18 home runs and batted fifth in the lineup during Friday's game, where he hit a grand slam in the first inning. Andrew McCutchen, the designated hitter, contributed five RBIs in the loss, while Bryan Reynolds leads the team in RBIs with 52. Mitch Keller, a 29-year-old right-handed pitcher, will make his 23rd start of the season, currently holding a 4-10 record with a 3.69 ERA and 100 strikeouts.

Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies had a remarkable comeback victory after trailing 9-0, defeating their opponents in a high-scoring game at Coors Field. Despite this impressive win, the team continues to struggle this season with the worst record in the league and are not in contention for a playoff spot. Centerfielder Brenton Doyle emerged as a hero in Friday's game, hitting a walk-off home run in the ninth inning. Doyle, who has been batting seventh in the lineup, has shown consistent performance in his third year with the Rockies, with eight home runs and 34 RBIs this season. Catcher Hunter Goodman, their top offensive player, had a strong performance with a home run in the same game and recently made his first All-Star appearance. Pitcher Bradley Blalock, a 24-year old right-hander, will be making his seventh start with a 1-2 record but has contributed to the team's recent wins. In his last outing, Blalock pitched six scoreless innings in a victory over the Guardians.

Pirates' Strong Pitching Propels Them to Victory Over Rockies

The time has come for the Rockies to face the Pirates, a team determined to take home the victory. The Pirates have the advantage of having Keller as their starting pitcher, who has shown consistency and skill throughout the season. In contrast, the Rockies are relying on Blalock, who has faced difficulties in maintaining a strong performance. Keller boasts a significantly lower ERA, a better strikeout to walk ratio, and a talent for limiting home runs. With 127 innings pitched and only 10 home runs allowed, Keller has proven his ability to dominate the mound. On the other hand, Blalock has given up six home runs in just 33 innings. The Pirates are determined to turn their season around and secure a win in this match-up. It is recommended to place your bets on the Pirates emerging victorious.

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