Colorado Rockies vs Pittsburgh Pirates Probable Pitchers

Cal Quantrill, the probable starting pitcher for the Colorado Rockies, will look to secure his first win of the season as he takes the mound against the Pittsburgh Pirates. With a 5.34 ERA and 1.50 WHIP, Quantrill will need to improve his performance to give the Rockies a chance at victory.

The probable starting pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their upcoming matchup against the Colorado Rockies is Martin Perez, who boasts a respectable ERA of 2.86 and WHIP of 1.36. Despite only having one win on the season, Perez's 27 strikeouts and limited home runs allowed suggest he's capable of shutting down the Rockies' offense.

Colorado Rockies Analysis

As the Colorado Rockies gear up to face the Pittsburgh Pirates, their offense will rely heavily on the strong bat of Ryan McMahon, who leads the team in batting average (.316), home runs (4), and runs batted in (18). However, the Rockies' overall offense has been mediocre, ranking 22nd in runs scored (112) and 26th in home runs (24). They've struggled with strikeouts, tied for 2nd in the league with 314, which could be exploited by the Pirates' pitching staff. The Rockies will need to capitalize on their opportunities, particularly with runners in scoring position, as they've been successful in limiting runners left on base, ranking 7th in that category. If Cal Quantrill can contain the Pirates' offense, the Rockies' bats will need to come alive to secure a win.

Pittsburgh Pirates Analysis

As the Pittsburgh Pirates prepare to face off against the Colorado Rockies, their offense will need to step up to counter the Rockies' potent bats. The Pirates' lineup, led by Bryan Reynolds' 4 home runs and 17 RBIs, will look to capitalize on their strong plate discipline, having drawn 130 walks, 3rd best in the league. However, their batting average of .227, 23rd in the league, suggests they'll need to be selective in their at-bats to manufacture runs. Meanwhile, the Pirates' pitching staff, likely led by probable starter Martin Perez, will need to find ways to keep the Rockies' offense in check, particularly in limiting the long ball. If they can do so, the Pirates may be able to scratch out a win, but it won't be an easy task against a Rockies team that has shown the ability to score in bunches.

Colorado Rockies vs Pittsburgh Pirates Injuries

Pittsburgh Pirates

• Yasmani Grandal (C): 10-Day-IL
• Thomas Harrington (SP): Day-To-Day
• Marco Gonzales (SP): 15-Day-IL
• Cristofer Melendez (SP): Out
• Enmanuel Terrero (OF): Day-To-Day

Colorado Rockies

• Evan Justice (RP): Day-To-Day
• Gavin Hollowell (RP): Day-To-Day
• Greg Jones (SS): Day-To-Day
• Noah Davis (SP): Day-To-Day
• Case Williams (SP): Day-To-Day

Colorado Rockies vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Odds

The Pittsburgh Pirates are favored to win against the Colorado Rockies, currently listed at -185, with the Over/Under set at 8.5. The Pirates' odds have remained steady since opening, still sitting at -185.

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Colorado Rockies vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction

I'm thinking the Pirates will sail to a 6-3 victory, mainly because their bats will be hotter than a summer day in Pittsburgh - and let's be real, the Rockies' pitching is about to get 'Cutch' blocking their way to success!

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MLB Player Prop Picks for Rockies vs Pirates

Oneil Cruz (PIT) Over 0.5 Runs +102

• Grade: B+
• Expected Value: +1.0%
• Odds to Hit: 50.7%
• Bet Units: 0.6
• Fair Odds: -103
• Market Width: 40

Andrew McCutchen (PIT) Over 0.5 RBI +160

• Grade: B+
• Expected Value: +1.1%
• Odds to Hit: 41.0%
• Bet Units: 1.0
• Fair Odds: +144
• Market Width: 56

Alan Trejo (2B/3B) - COL Under 0.5 Hits +140

• They're projected for 0.3 HIT.
• In games they had at least 2 at bats:
• • Season 71.4% (5-2) (impl -250)
• • Last 5 60.0% (3-2) (impl -150)
• • Last 3 100.0% (3-0)