Gameday 35: Pirates look to take series against Colorado Rockies

Pirates look to build off of win on Saturday

May 05, 2024

Behind another brilliant outing from Jared Jones, the Pirates' pitching staff combined to one-hit the Colorado Rockies, with Jack Suwinski winning the game with a single in the bottom of the ninth.

With the losing streak over, the Pirates look to win the series against the Rockies and will have Bailey Falter on the mound.

The offense continues to be an issue. Despite the win, they have scored more than two runs twice over their past 10 games, the same number of times they have been shut out.

Falter came crashing down to earth the last time but has been solid throughout most of the season for the Pirates. The Rockies will send out Ryan Feltner in the series finales.

Pirates Lineup

RF - Connor Joe

LF - Bryan Reynolds

3B - Ke’Bryan Hayes

SS - Oneil Cruz

1B - Rowdy Tellez

DH - Edward Olivares

CF - Jack Suwinski

C - Yasmani Grandal

2B - Alika Williams

Rockies Lineup

CF - Brenton Doyle

3B - Ryan McMahon

DH - Elias Diaz

1B - Elehuris Montero

2B - Brendan Rodgers

C - Jacob Stallings

RF - Sean Bouchard

LF - Jordan Beck

SS - Alan Trejo

Pitching Matchup

PIT - Bailey Falter (2-2, 4.22 ERA, 32 IP, 7 BB, 23 K)

COL - Ryan Feltner (1-2, 5.13 ERA, 33.1 IP, 10 BB, 33 K)

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