Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies Prediction, Odds, and Key Players for August 3, 2025

Sunday, August 3rd, 2025

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies Preview: August 3, 2025

The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to face off against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 2:10 PM local time. Both teams are looking to improve their standings, with the Pirates holding a 47-64 record and the Rockies at 30-80 so far this season.

Pitching Matchup

Pittsburgh will send Mitch Keller (4-10, 3.69 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 100 strikeouts) to the mound, while Colorado counters with Bradley Blalock (1-2, 7.09 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, 16 strikeouts). The Pirates are favorites at -163, while the Rockies are listed at +137. The over/under for this matchup is set at 11.5 runs, reflecting the hitter-friendly nature of Coors Field.

Team Overviews

The Rockies, currently fifth in the NL West, have struggled this season both overall and at home, posting a 16-38 home record. Despite their overall struggles, the Rockies have shown flashes of offensive prowess with a team slugging percentage of .395, ranking sixth in the National League.

The Pirates, also sitting fifth in the NL Central, have faced challenges on the road with a 16-39 away record. However, they have found success when out-hitting their opponents, boasting a 35-10 record in those games. This game marks the third meeting between these two teams this season.

Recent Performances and Standout Players

On Saturday, Liover Peguero made headlines for the Pirates with three home runs in an 8-5 loss to the Rockies. For Colorado, Hunter Goodman has been a consistent performer, with 20 doubles, four triples, and 20 home runs, maintaining a .279 batting average. Over the last 10 games, Warming Bernabel has been hot at the plate, going 14-for-28 with four doubles, a triple, and three homers.

Oneil Cruz has powered the Pirates’ lineup with 16 doubles, two triples, 18 home runs, and 48 RBIs. Peguero enters Sunday’s contest riding his hot streak, collecting seven hits, four home runs, and seven RBIs in the last 10 games.

Last 10 Games

Colorado comes into the game with a 6-4 record over their last 10 contests, hitting .275 as a team but posting a 7.33 ERA and being outscored by 16 runs. The Pirates are 7-3 in their last 10, with a .258 batting average, a 3.66 team ERA, and they have outscored their opponents by 15 runs during that stretch.

Injury Updates

The Rockies are dealing with several injuries, including Seth Halvorsen (day-to-day, elbow), Antonio Senzatela (15-Day IL, finger), Zach Agnos (15-Day IL, hand), German Marquez (15-Day IL, shoulder), Ryan Ritter (10-Day IL, finger), Kris Bryant (60-Day IL, lumbar), and Jeff Criswell (60-Day IL, elbow).

The Pirates are missing Chase Shugart (15-Day IL, knee), Endy Rodriguez (60-Day IL, elbow), Enmanuel Valdez (60-Day IL

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