The Pittsburgh Pirates start their weekend series at PNC Park, taking on the Colorado Rockies, who possess the worst record in the MLB. The Rockies

Preview the Aug. 23 matchup between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

Does Andrew McCutchen circle games against the Rockies on his calendar? He’s historically mashed Colorado’s pitching, and added to that legacy of violence with another strong showing on Friday night.

Braxton Ashcraft and highly touted rookie Bubba Chandler combined for a three-hit shutout as the Pittsburgh Pirates breezed past the Colorado Rockies 9-0 on Friday night.

The Pirates are favored at home (-189) against the Rockies (+156). The Pittsburgh Pirates will give the start to Braxton Ashcraft (3-2, 3.02 ERA), who is looking for win No. 4 on the season, and the Rockies will counter with Antonio Senzatela (4-14, 7.00 ERA).

Preview the Aug. 23 matchup between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

It’s Friday, August 22 and the Rockies (37-91) are in Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates (54-74). Antonio Senzatela is slated to take the mound for Colorado against Braxton Ashcraft for Pittsburgh.