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MLB·PREVIEW·June 21, 2026 12:40 AM ET

Pirates visit Rockies at Coors with Colorado ahead 2-0 in the series

Pittsburgh aims to answer in Colorado.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 211 min read
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What happened: The Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies meet again at Coors Field, with first pitch still ahead. Colorado holds a 2-0 edge in the series entering this matchup. The two clubs have traded tight, low-margin games throughout their recent meetings.

Why it matters: The result carries weight for both clubs' direction: the Rockies sit at 29-47 and are looking to build on a 2-0 series start, while the Pirates, at 38-38, are fighting to climb back toward the middle of their division. A response in this game would help Pittsburgh avoid falling deeper behind in the set.

By the numbers: Series: Colorado leads 2-0. Season records: Rockies 29-47 (scoring 4.6, allowing 5.8); Pirates 38-38 (scoring 5.0, allowing 4.9). Recent head-to-head — 6/20: Rockies 2, Pirates 1; 6/19: Rockies 4, Pirates 3; 5/14: Pirates 7, Rockies 2; 5/13: Rockies 10, Pirates 4; 5/12: Pirates 3, Rockies 1. Colorado enters on a W1 streak (last five WLWLW); Pittsburgh on an L1 streak (last five LWWLL).

What to watch: Watch how Pittsburgh's lineup responds early and whether Colorado can extend its series lead at home.

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