Pittsburgh PiratesvsColorado Rockies
PIT 8/COL 6
Things to say
The Pirates beat the Rockies 8-6 at Coors Field.
01
opener
Pirates took it 8-6 out at Coors. Classic Coors game, ball was flying. Pittsburgh just kept tacking on runs.
02
key player
Pittsburgh's bats carried it. The heart of the order kept turning the lineup over and a couple of balls left the yard.
03
hot take
Eight runs and they still made it sweat. That Pirates bullpen scares me every time they get a lead.
04
deep cut
Rockies are 30-48 and it shows. Coors should be their edge but they keep getting outscored in their own park.
05
exit
Pirates back at .500 at 39-39. Let's see if they can actually build something off this.
The recap
The Pirates went into Coors Field and slugged their way to an 8-6 win, which is about all you can ask for in that thin air where every fly ball is an adventure. Pittsburgh kept piling on offense and did just enough to hold off a Rockies club that's been buried in the standings all year.
Six runs usually gets it done, but not when the bats on the other side won't quit. Pirates climb back to .500 at 39-39, while Colorado drops to a rough 30-48.