Colorado Rockies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction, Odds, and Key Players for August 23, 2025

Saturday, August 23rd, 2025

Colorado Rockies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Game Preview and Key Matchup Insights

The Colorado Rockies (37-92), currently sitting fifth in the NL West, are set to face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates (55-74), fifth in the NL Central, at PNC Park on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 6:40 p.m. EDT. The Pirates come into this matchup holding a 1-0 lead in the series.

Pitching Probables

The Rockies will look to left-hander Kyle Freeland (3-12, 5.16 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, 85 strikeouts) to slow down the Piratesâ€™ offense. For Pittsburgh, right-hander Mike Burrows (1-4, 4.46 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 73 strikeouts) is expected to take the mound.

Betting odds favor the Pirates at -169, while the Rockies sit at +141. The over/under for runs scored is set at 8.5.

Team Performance and Series History

Pittsburgh has posted a 55-74 overall record, performing notably better at home with a 37-30 record. However, they have struggled defensively in games where theyâ€™ve surrendered at least one home run, going 17-51 in such contests.

The Rockies have had road woes with a 16-47 away record and are 26-43 when they tally eight or more hits in a game. As the season series sits tied at 2-2, Saturdayâ€™s game marks the fifth meeting between these two clubs in 2025.

Top Performers to Watch

For the Pirates, Isiah Kiner-Falefa leads the team with a .262 batting average, 18 doubles, two triples, a home run, 17 walks, and 34 RBI. Bryan Reynolds has been hot lately, going 11 for 38 with two home runs and six RBI over his last 10 games.

On the Rockiesâ€™ side, Mickey Moniak has displayed impressive power with 14 doubles, six triples, and 18 home runs this season. Brenton Doyle also stands out, going 12 for 32 with three doubles and three home runs over the last 10 games.

Recent Trends

Pirates: Last 10 Games

Pittsburgh holds a 4-6 record in their last 10 games, hitting .230 as a team with a 4.98 ERA, and have been outscored by 20 runs.

Rockies: Last 10 Games

Colorado is 6-4 over its past 10 contests, hitting to a .278 average but struggling on the mound with a team ERA of 6.07, outscored by 14 runs.

Injury Report

Pirates Injuries

Oneil Cruz (7-Day IL, concussion), Endy Rodriguez (60-Day IL, elbow), Enmanuel Valdez (60-Day IL, shoulder), Justin Lawrence (60-Day IL, elbow), Tim Mayza (60-Day IL, shoulder), Jared Jones (60-Day IL, elbow)

Rockies Injuries

Dugan Darnell (15-Day IL, hip), Warming Bernabel (day-to-day, face), Thairo Estrada (60-Day IL, hamstring), Seth Halvorsen (15-Day IL, elbow), Zach Agnos (15-Day IL, hand), German Marquez (15-Day IL, shoulder), Kris Bryant (60-Day IL, lumbar), Jeff Criswell (60-Day IL, elbow)

Weather

Today's weather at PNC Park is ideal for baseball, with clear skies, temperatures around 78Â°F, and no chance of precipitation. A gentle southwest breeze at 6 mph will have minimal impact on gameplay, making for comfortable conditions for players and fans alike.

In summary

The Colorado Rockies visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for the fifth matchup in their tightly contested 2025 season series, currently tied at 2-2. With both teams striving to

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