Game Overview
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: Regional TV (SportsNet PT, COLR) / MLB.tv
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Starting Pitcher | W–L | ERA | WHIP | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockies | Antonio Senzatela | 4–14 | 7.00 | 1.87 | 57 |
| Pirates | Braxton Ashcraft | 3–2 | 3.02 | 1.27 | 37 |
- Senzatela has struggled all season, allowing hard contact and posting one of the highest WHIPs in the league.
- Ashcraft has been a bright spot for Pittsburgh, with solid command and a sub-3.10 ERA over 41.2 innings.
Team Trends
Colorado Rockies
- Last 10 Games: 7–3
- Batting Average: .283
- ERA: 5.10
- Top Performers:
- Hunter Goodman: 25 HR, 73 RBI
- Jordan Beck: .278 AVG, team leader in hits
- Brenton Doyle: 3 HR in last 10 games
- Road Record: 16–46
- Slugging: .397 (7th in NL)
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Last 10 Games: 3–7
- Batting Average: .233
- ERA: 6.46
- Top Performers:
- Bryan Reynolds: .263 AVG over last 5 games
- Andrew McCutchen: 11 HR, 51 walks
- Isiah Kiner-Falefa: .262 AVG, team leader
- Home Record: 36–30
- Slugging: .345 (last in MLB)
The Pirates are favored at home, but Colorado enters with momentum, having won 7 of their last 10. If Goodman and Beck stay hot, and Senzatela can limit damage early, the Rockies could surprise. Still, Ashcraft’s consistency and Pittsburgh’s home-field edge make them the safer pick in a low-scoring affair.
Game Odds
Colorado Rockies 8.5
Pittsburgh Pirates – 192
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, August 21, 2025
