The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to battle the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on June 16, 2024, with the first pitch at 3:10 PM under clear skies. The Pirates have yet to announce their starting pitcher for the game, while the Rockies will send Dakota Hudson to the mound, who currently holds a 4.873 ERA.

Looking at the 2024 NL Central Division, the Pirates are in 10th place with a record of 33 wins and 36 losses, which gives them a winning percentage of 0.48. They are 4th in their division with an 8-9 record against divisional rivals. The Pirates have been fairly solid in recent games, winning six of their last ten and are coming into this game on a one-game winning streak. They have a 16-17 record at home, and a slightly better 17-19 on the road. They have been more successful in day games, with 18 wins compared to 15 in night games, having scored 281 runs while allowing 303.

In the NL West, the Rockies find themselves in 14th position, sporting a 24-45 record and a 0.35 winning percentage. They are last in their division with a 9-14 divisional record. The Rockies have struggled recently, with only three wins in their last ten games and are currently on a two-game losing streak. At home, they have a 13-18 record while their road performances have been lacking with an 11-27 tally. Similar to the Pirates, they are also more effective in day games with 9 wins, as opposed to 15 in night games. On the offensive side, they’ve accumulated 280 runs but have given up 397 runs defensively.