Ryan Vogelsong (1-1, 4.12 ERA) and Jordan Lyles (1-1, 7.64 ERA) take the hill in the last of a three-game series between the Pittsburgh Pirates (23-19) and the Colorado Rockies (21-21) at PNC Park. The Rockies won the last game 5-1, and the series is currently tied 1-1. Action begins at 12:35 p.m. ET on Monday, May. 23 and can be seen on RTPT and RTRM.
Vogelsong pitched 1.2 innings in his most recent start, surrendering three runs, striking out one and walking one in a 12-9 win over the Braves. John Jaso (.312, 18 Rs, 3 HRs, 15 RBIs) continued his strong play Saturday, going 2 for 4. Lyles went 2.2 innings, surrendering seven runs (two unearned) and walking five in a 12-10 defeat to the Dodgers in his last outing. Trevor Story (.285, 27 Rs, 12 HRs, 31 RBIs, 3 SBs) has been successful at the plate, going 2 for 4 Saturday 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 in runs, Pittsburgh has earned 203 this season. Colorado ranks fifth with 208 runs.
Pittsburgh and Colorado both rank in the top five of the league for their on-base plus slugging percentage. Pittsburgh sits at third with an OPS of .788, and Colorado ranks fifth with an OPS of .781.
The Rockies are 9-16 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Pirates are 14-16 when they allow at least one homer.
