Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates Clash with Colorado Rockies on June 16, 2024

On June 16, 2024, the Pittsburgh Pirates are set to battle the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, with first pitch scheduled for 3:10 PM under clear skies.

The starting pitcher for the Pirates has not been announced yet. For the Rockies, Dakota Hudson will take the mound, sporting a 4.873 ERA.

As of now, the Pirates sit 10th in the 2024 NL Central Division with a 33-36 record, translating to a .480 winning percentage. They are 4th in their division with an 8-9 record and have won 6 of their last 10 games, currently riding a one-game winning streak. Their home and away records are 16-17 and 17-19, respectively, with better success in day games (18-15) than night games (15-18). They have scored a total of 281 runs, while conceding 303.

Meanwhile, the Rockies hold the 14th spot in the NL West Division, with a record of 24-45 and a winning percentage of .350. They are last in the division (5th place) with a 9-14 record. Their form has seen them win just 3 of their recent 10 games and they are currently on a two-game losing streak. Their home and away splits show a 13-18 record at home and a dismal 11-27 on the road. They have had a rougher time during day games, winning only 9 compared to 15 victories in night games. The Rockies have scored 280 runs but allowed a substantially higher 397 runs overall.