Colorado Rockies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Game Preview, Odds, and Key Players for August 22, 2025

Friday, August 22nd, 2025

Colorado Rockies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Game Preview, Matchup, and Weather for August 22, 2025

The Colorado Rockies (37-91, fifth in the NL West) visit the Pittsburgh Pirates (54-74, fifth in the NL Central) to kick off a three-game series at PNC Park. First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. EDT, with both teams looking to build momentum in the latter part of the MLB season.

Pitching Matchup

The Rockies will send Antonio Senzatela (4-14, 7.00 ERA, 1.87 WHIP, 57 strikeouts) to the mound. Senzatela aims to rebound from a challenging season and provide Colorado with a strong start.

For the Pirates, Braxton Ashcraft (3-2, 3.02 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 37 strikeouts) gets the nod. Ashcraft has been a bright spot in Pittsburgh's rotation, contributing solid innings and maintaining an impressive ERA.

Weather

Today at PNC Park, expect warm conditions with temperatures near 83°F under mostly sunny skies. There’s minimal chance of precipitation, making rain delays unlikely. Winds will be light out of the southwest at 6–8 mph, so only a slight influence on fly balls. Overall, it’s an ideal day for baseball.

Game Odds

The Pirates are favored at -192, while the Rockies are listed at +159. The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5.

Team Overviews

Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburgh has a 36-30 record at home and a 54-74 record overall. The Pirates perform well offensively when they tally eight or more hits in a game, holding a 36-23 record in those scenarios.

Colorado Rockies

Colorado is 16-46 in road contests and enters the matchup with a 37-91 record. The Rockies boast the NL’s seventh-ranked team slugging percentage at .397, providing some offensive firepower despite their struggles on the road.

Previous Matchups

This game marks the fourth meeting between the Rockies and Pirates this season, with both teams eager to gain an edge in the series.

Players to Watch

Colorado Rockies

Mickey Moniak has been a consistent contributor, tallying 14 doubles, six triples, and 18 home runs this season. Brenton Doyle is coming off a hot stretch, going 12-for-32 with three doubles and three homers in his last 10 games.

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pirates will look to capitalize on their offensive production at home against a struggling Rockies pitching staff, hoping key hitters can take advantage of favorable weather and matchup conditions.

Recent Team Performance

In their last 10 games, the Pirates have a 3-7 record with a team batting average of .233 and a 6.46 ERA, and they have been outscored by 35 runs. Conversely, the Rockies are 7-3 over their last 10, hitting .283 with a 5.10 ERA, though they have still been outscored by two runs during that span.

Injury Report

Pittsburgh Pirates

Key players on the injured list for the Pirates include Oneil Cruz (concussion), Related Links

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