Pittsburgh Pirates (47-62) vs. Colorado Rockies (29-80)
August 2, 2025 3:10 pm EDT
The Line: Colorado Rockies +168 / Pittsburgh Pirates -208; Over/Under: 10
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The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Colorado Rockies meet Saturday in MLB action from Coors Field. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Rockies vs Pirates Prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Pittsburgh Pirates will send out Paul Skenes for the start here, and Skenes is 6-8 with a 1.83 ERA and 146 strikeouts this season. This will be Skenes’ first career start against the Rockies. Austin Gomber will get the start for the Rockies and is 0-5 with a 6.28 ERA and 22 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against the Pirates, Gomber is 0-2 with a 7.29 ERA and 19 strikeouts.
Pittsburgh Pirates Recap
The Pittsburgh Pirates come into this game looking to rebound from a heartbreaking 17-16 loss at the hands of the Rockies in Friday’s matchup to sit at 47-63 this season. After this series, the Pirates will head home for a set against the San Francisco Giants.
Pirates Have Five-Game Win Streak Snapped
Bryan Reynolds has 93 hits with 22 doubles, 10 home runs, and 51 RBIs while also posting 118 strikeouts so far this season. Oneil Cruz has posted a team-high 17 home runs and 44 RBIs with 34 stolen bases, while Isiah Kiner-Falefa has 83 hits with 13 doubles and 12 stolen bases. Cruz also has a team-high 130 strikeouts this season. Tommy Pham has 12 doubles, and Andrew McCutchen has 84 hits with 15 doubles as well this season.
Colorado Rockies Recap
The Colorado Rockies come into this game looking to add onto their comeback win over the Pirates from Friday’s opener to sit at 29-80 this season. After this series, the Rockies will welcome the Toronto Blue Jays to town for an interleague series.
Rockies Snap Two-Game Skid
Hunter Goodman leads the Rockies with 100 hits, including 20 doubles, 4 triples, 19 home runs, and 59 RBIs, while Michael Toglia has 58 hits with 15 doubles, 11 home runs, and 32 RBIs but also has 108 strikeouts. Kyle Farmer has 14 doubles while Jordan Beck has 12 home runs, 36 RBIs, 5 triples, and 11 stolen bases. Brenton Doyle has 71 hits with 12 doubles, 7 home runs, 31 RBIs, and 10 stolen bases. Mickey Moniak has 72 hits with 11 doubles, 6 triples, and 16 home runs with 41 RBIs.
Rockies vs Pirates Prediction
I’m on the Pirates here. I get the case to be made for the Rockies after their thrilling win in Friday’s matchup. However, the Pirates have their ace going here, and while the Pirates aren’t necessarily fighting for any postseason play, there’s still pride involved here. I have to think that Pittsburgh wants to bounce back after a frustrating showing on Friday and a shocking collapse at that. Give me the Pirates in another strong showing from their ace.
