In the last of a three-game series between the Pittsburgh Pirates (23-19) and the Colorado Rockies (21-21) at PNC Park, Juan Nicasio (4-3, 4.46 ERA) and Chad Bettis (4-2, 4.18 ERA) get the ball. The Rockies won the last game 5-1, and the series is currently tied 1-1. The game starts at 1:35 p.m. ET on Sunday, May. 22 and will air on RTPT and RTRM.
In his last start, Nicasio pitched 5.0 innings, allowing five runs (two unearned), striking out six and walking two in a 12-9 victory over the Braves. John Jaso (.312, 18 Rs, 3 HRs, 15 RBIs) played well again yesterday, going 2 for 4. The Rockies were victorious over the Cardinals 3-1 the last time Bettis pitched. He went 6.2 innings, giving up one run, striking out four and walking two. Trevor Story (.285, 27 Rs, 12 HRs, 31 RBIs, 3 SBs) has been hitting the ball well, going 2 for 4 yesterday with one run.
Notes
Colorado has won 40% (8-12) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Pittsburgh has won 55% (12-10) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Rockies managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Pirates who are heading in with a 13-9 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Pirates are 18-6. The Rockies have a 16-5 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking sixth, Pittsburgh is in the top 10 of the league in runs, scoring 203 this season. Colorado ranks in the top five at fourth with 208.
Ranking sixth, Colorado is in the top 10 of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.781). Pittsburgh ranks in the top five at fourth with an OPS of .788.
When the Rockies allow at least one home run, they are 9-16. When the Pirates allow one or more homers, they have a 14-16 record.
