Pirates Try to Extend Winning Streak to Six Against Hapless Rockies
The Pittsburgh Pirates pulled off an extra innings win on Wednesday, July 30 to cap a three game road sweep of the San Francisco Giants, winning 2-1 in the tenth. They did so despite a depleted bullpen as general manager Ben Cherington began to sell off major league assets in return for prospects.
The Pirates (47-62), who have won eight of their last nine games, including five in a row, will try to continue their hot streak as they take on the Colorado Rockies for a three game set in the Mile High City.
First pitch is set for 8:10 p.m. ET, and the game will be broadcast on SportsNet Pittsburgh and KDKA-FM 93.7.
Weather
Temperatures in the high 70s to low 80s. Winds ENE at 4 mph and a five percent chance of precipitation.
LHP Andrew Heaney (5-9, 4.79 ERA, 78 SO) Will Start for the Pirates
Fans and media alike expected Heaney to leave town at the trade deadline, but Cherington decided to keep the veteran left-hander in a surprise decision. He’s posted a brutal 8.79 ERA in his last seven starts, but rebounded for five scoreless innings his last time out.
RHP Antonio Senzatela (4-14, 6.68 ERA, 55 SO) Will Start for the Rockies
Senzatela has struggled mightily this season, and the Orioles tagged him for six runs in four innings during his last appearance, a road start.
Rockies Hitters vs. Heaney
- Brenton Doyle: 2 for 5, double, two strikeouts
- Thairo Estrada: 2 for 7, home run, walk
- Hunter Goodman: 1 for 2, home run
- Kyle Farmer: 2 for 9, double, home run, four strikeouts
Pirates Hitters vs. Senzatela
- Bryan Reynolds: 3 for 5, three doubles
- Tommy Pham: 6 for 15, two doubles, two walks
- Andrew McCutchen: 4 for 15, two home runs, two walks, four strikeouts
- Isiah Kiner-Falefa: 2 for 4, double, strikeout
Tidbits
- A win would tie the Pirates’ longest winning streak of the season.
- The Rockies’ .259 winning percentage ranks among the worst in MLB history.
- Pittsburgh has six wins in their last seven games at Coors Field.
Links
Only One Way for Pirates to Salvage Lackluster Trade Deadline
Perrotto: Pirates’ Grand Plan Is They Have No Plan
Pirates Trade Deadline Grades: Hard to See the Vision After Flurry of Deals
STAYING PUT: Pirates Hold Mitch Keller, Three Rentals
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