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Rockies vs Pirates Predictions, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks, May 24

Pittsburgh Goes for Series Win

Offenses Quiet in Game 1

The series opener between the Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates saw errors that were nearly costly for the home team. A throwing error by Pittsburgh pitcher JT Brubaker in the fourth led to the tying run for Colorado. However, the Pirates got lucky and didn’t suffer more damage from their errors in their 2-1 victory.

Let’s check the latest MLB picks, stats, injury reports, and MLB odds for the Rockies vs Pirates. We’ve plenty of MLB predictions.

Rockies: Missed Opportunities

The Colorado Rockies had several opportunities to go ahead in their first game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

However, they failed to do so with some of those opportunities. With the Rockies already using their best pitcher in Monday’s game, they can’t afford to pass on any more openings.

Starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (1-4 4.85 ERA) hasn’t looked good in his last two starts for the Rockies, allowing 19 hits and 11 runs over 10.2 innings pitched. If he performs in a similar neighborhood on Tuesday, the Rockies are in trouble.

Connor Joe is finding a hitting grove but hasn’t recorded many RBIs. C. J. Cron is another hot batter for the Rockies to watch. He had a 10-game hitting streak snapped in Monday’s game.

Pirates Need Mistake-Free Ball

When the Pittsburgh Pirates play mistake-free baseball, they can beat some of the best teams in baseball.

However, errors have cost them some games in the past. While the Pirates have a great opportunity to score runs against Freeland, they can’t let mistakes swing the tide.

Ke’Bryan Hayes leads the team in errors. While he’s normally reliable in stopping balls coming his way, his seven errors have been an issue.

However, he went on a tear with his bat on Monday, going 3-for-3 with one RBI.

Rockies vs Pirates Head-to-Head

This game is the second time the two teams have faced each other in 2022. The Colorado Rockies took the 2021 season series 4-2.

Rockies vs Pirates Game Information

  • Game: Rockies (19-22) vs Pirates (17-24)
  • Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
  • Day/Time: Tuesday, 6:35 p.m. ET
  • Live Stream: MLB.TV

Rockies vs Pirates Betting Lines

Rockies vs Pirates Prediction

Bettors who took the Colorado Rockies on the run line in the opener won their wager.

When it comes to the spread, both the Pirates and Rockies are 19-22. However, the Rockies are 6-10 ATS on the road while the Pirates are 11-12 at home.

With the Pirates already having one win in this series and an offense that can come alive, they can easily win this game. So when gamblers are betting online and making MLB picks and parlays, they should take the Pirates on the run line.

Pick: Pittsburgh Pirates -1½ (+170)

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