Rockies: Kyle Freeland (3-12, 5.16 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, 85 strikeouts); Pirates: Mike Burrows (1-4, 4.46 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 73 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pirates -169, Rockies +141; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates play the Colorado Rockies with a 1-0 series lead.

The standings indicate the Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies are at the bottom of their respective divisions as the teams prepare for their three-game series starting Friday in Pittsburgh. However,