Top Rated 10* MLB *BIG HITTER*
(MLB) Pittsburgh vs. Colorado,
Money Line: -101.00 Pittsburgh (Away)
Result: Loss
Play: Pittsburgh Pirates
Rating: 10/10*

The Pittsburgh Pirates had won six straight games prior to Saturday's 7-3 setback here at Coors Field. They're still 9-2 in the last 11 meetings at Colorado and I think they'll bounce back here with Ivan Nova (10-6, 3.27 ERA) on the mound. Nova has not had much success in previous meetings with Colorado, but this will be the first encounter this season and he's been really solid all year long. The Rockies turn to Kyle Freeland (9-7, 3.67 ERA) who was knocked around for five runs (four earned) on nine hits and five walks in just 5 2/3 innings of a 7-2 loss at Pittsburgh on June 12.

The Pirates are 5-2 in Nova's last seven starts, the Rockies are 1-7 in their last eight vs. a team with a winning record.