Pittsburgh Pirates at Colorado Rockies: Pirates Seek 6th Straight Win in Denver (Aug 1, 2025)

Friday, August 1st, 2025

The Pittsburgh Pirates (47-62, fifth in the NL Central) are set to face the Colorado Rockies (28-80, fifth in the NL West) in an MLB game on August 1, 2025, at 7:10 PM at Coors Field in Denver.

The Pirates are favored at -153, while the Rockies are +127. The over/under for total runs is set at 11 1/2.

Game Preview: Pirates Seek to Extend Win Streak Against Rockies

The Pittsburgh Pirates aim to keep their five-game win streak going when they visit the Colorado Rockies. This will be the first time these teams match up this season.

Colorado holds a 28-80 overall record and a challenging 14-38 record in home games. The Rockies have struggled significantly in games where they have allowed a home run, posting a 12-64 record in such instances.

Pittsburgh's overall record stands at 47-62, with a 16-37 record on the road. The Pirates have demonstrated offensive efficiency, holding a 33-17 record in games when they record at least eight hits.

Pitching Matchup

Pirates: Andrew Heaney (5-9, 4.79 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 78 strikeouts)

Rockies: Antonio Senzatela (4-14, 6.68 ERA, 1.84 WHIP, 55 strikeouts)

Key Players

For the Rockies, Jordan Beck has been a standout, tallying 19 doubles, five triples, and 12 home runs. Mickey Moniak has also been hot recently, going 11 for 35 with three home runs over the past 10 games.

On the Pirates' side, Oneil Cruz leads with 15 doubles, two triples, 17 home runs, and 44 RBI. Veteran Andrew McCutchen has contributed with a double, two home runs, and three RBI over his last 10 games, going 7 for 42 in that span.

Recent Performance

Rockies (Last 10 Games): 4-6 record, .231 batting average, 6.59 ERA, outscored by 30 runs.

Pirates (Last 10 Games): 8-2 record, .234 batting average, 1.94 ERA, outscored opponents by 17 runs.

Injuries Report

Rockies: Zach Agnos (15-Day IL, hand), German Marquez (15-Day IL, shoulder), Ryan Ritter (10-Day IL, finger), Kris Bryant (60-Day IL, lumbar), Jeff Criswell (60-Day IL, elbow).

Pirates: Chase Shugart (15-Day IL, knee), Ryan Borucki (15-Day IL, back), 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), Johan Oviedo (60-Day IL, elbow).

In summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates, currently on a five-game winning streak and boasting a strong recent 8-2 record, are set to face the struggling Colorado Rockies (4-6 in their last 10 games) on August 1, 2025. Pittsburgh's Andrew Heaney (5-9, 4.79 ERA) will pitch against Colorado's Antonio Senzatela (4-14, 6.68 ERA). The Pirates are favored with an over/under of 11 1/2 runs. Key offensive players include Oneil Cruz for Pittsburgh and Jordan Beck for Colorado. Both teams enter the matchup with significant injury lists.

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