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 Pittsburgh Pirates will send another rookie pitcher to the mound Saturday night as they look to take two games in a row from the visiting Colorado Rockies. Right-hander Mike Burrows (1-4, 4.46 ERA) will start as the Pirates seek their fourth victory in five games and try to secure a winning record for their six-game homestand.

The Pittsburgh Pirates relied on their veteran hitters and young pitchers to coast to a 9-0 victory in Friday's series opener against the visiting Colorado Rockies.