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.