Pittsburgh Pirates vs Colorado Rockies Starting Lineup — Friday, Jun 19, 2026
Final Lineups
Pittsburgh Pirates @ Colorado Rockies · Friday, Jun 19, 2026
| # | Batter | AVG | OBP | OPS | HR | RBI | vAVG | vOPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Cook | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.467 | 0 | 2 | 0.133 | 0.266 |
| 2 | Brandon Lowe | 0.253 | 0.319 | 0.804 | 25 | 74 | 0.185 | 0.593 |
| 3 | Bryan Reynolds | 0.268 | 0.379 | 0.822 | 15 | 63 | 0.322 | 0.997 |
| 4 | Endy Rodríguez | 0.267 | 0.373 | 0.840 | 7 | 20 | 0.000 | 0.200 |
| 5 | Esmerlyn Valdez | 0.242 | 0.371 | 0.942 | 14 | 38 | 0.182 | 0.795 |
| # | Batter | AVG | OBP | OPS | HR | RBI | vAVG | vOPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Braxton Fulford | 0.177 | 0.254 | 0.544 | 1 | 7 | 0.300 | 1.029 |
| 2 | Brett Sullivan | 0.240 | 0.280 | 0.705 | 5 | 20 | 0.187 | 0.609 |
| 3 | Cole Carrigg | 0.297 | 0.385 | 0.888 | 5 | 30 | 0.176 | 1.011 |
| 4 | Edouard Julien | 0.208 | 0.322 | 0.614 | 3 | 20 | 0.238 | 0.652 |
| 5 | Ezequiel Tovar | 0.204 | 0.250 | 0.579 | 9 | 37 | 0.214 | 0.599 |
Pittsburgh Pirates at Colorado Rockies (2026-06-19). Bubba Chandler vs Kyle Freeland at Coors Field.
Bubba Chandler enters this contest with a season ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.38 across 68 innings pitched in 13 starts, demonstrating a tendency for walks with a 5.43 BB/9 rate, though his K/9 is a respectable 9.0. His recent trend shows a downward movement in ERA, but his quality start percentage is low at 16.7%, and he has a 16.7% blow-up rate. Kyle Freeland, on the other hand, has struggled significantly this season, posting a high 7.98 ERA and 1.70 WHIP over 58.2 innings in 12 starts, with his ERA trending upwards and a 20% blow-up rate. While Freeland has a better BB/9 at 2.45, his K/9 of 7.52 is lower than Chandler's, and his home run rate allowed is concerning at 2.15 HR/9.
The Pirates' offense has been more productive this season, averaging 379 runs with a .745 OPS and a .255 batting average, indicating a solid hitting lineup. Their pitching staff holds a 4.22 ERA and 1.31 WHIP, coupled with a strong 9.2 K/9, suggesting a more effective overall pitching unit. The Rockies' offense has scored 344 runs with a .732 OPS and a .252 batting average, slightly less potent than Pittsburgh's. Colorado's pitching, however, has been a significant weakness, with a team ERA of 5.59 and a 1.53 WHIP, allowing 103 home runs, which is considerably higher than the Pirates' 72.
Recent head-to-head matchups from August 2025 show the Pirates winning four of six games against the Rockies, including a 9-0 shutout. The total line for this game is set at 11.5, which is a high figure, reflecting the general offensive environment of Coors Field and the struggles of both starting pitchers, particularly Kyle Freeland's elevated ERA and WHIP, suggesting a potential for a high-scoring affair.