Antonio Senzatela (4-14, 7.00 ERA) has largely had a 2025 to forget, but turned in one of his best starts of the season a few days ago against the Arizona Diamondbacks when he threw five innings of shutout ball. He’ll look to turn in similar results against the Pirates, who torched him for a season-high-tying eight earned runs on August 1st.

Braxton Ashcraft and highly touted rookie Bubba Chandler combined for a three-hit shutout as the Pittsburgh Pirates breezed past the Colorado Rockies 9-0 on Friday night. Ashcraft (4-2) struck out six with one hit and a walk to win his second consecutive start.

The Pittsburgh Pirates start their weekend series at PNC Park, taking on the Colorado Rockies, who possess the worst record in the MLB. The Rockies

Pawol was at second base for Friday night’s series opener as part of a four-person crew that includes crew chief Ron Kulpa, Alex Tosi and Manny Gonzalez.