Colorado Rockies game no. 42 thread: Michael Lorenzen vs Paul Skenes
The Rockies will look to get back on track while facing the one of the best pitchers in baseball.
May 6, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen (24) delivers a pitch against the New York Mets in the first inning at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images After spending the weekend and going 1-2 against the Philadelphia Phillies, the Colorado Rockies (16-25) will look to reset as they begin a three-game set against the Pittsburgh Pirates (22-19). They will, however, have their work cut out for them with a much-improved Pirates squad.
Moreover, Colorado has lost five-straight in Pittsburgh dating back to their last win at PNC Park on May 3, 2024. The Rockies have gone 8-14 on the road overall but are 6-4 over their last 10 road games dating back to April 16 at Houston. The are averaging 4.
4 runs per game of that span while batting . 256 (90-for-351) with nine home runs. Worth noting, Rockies pitchers have posted a 4.
30 ERA (88. 0 IP, 42 ER) over their last 10 road games, including a 4. 38 ERA (51.