Pittsburgh Pirates face Colorado Rockies in Father's Day matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 6:10 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates face the Colorado Rockies today at Coors Field in Denver at 3:10 p.m. ET. Jared Jones starts for the Pirates, making his fifth appearance since returning from Tommy John surgery, while the Rockies counter with veteran Michael Lorenzen, who is seeking to improve on his 2-8 record this season. Both teams are looking to conclude the series on a positive note, with the Rockies aiming for a sweep after close finishes in recent games. The Pirates are hoping for a win to cap their road trip successfully before their off day.
- •Game set for June 21, 2026, at Coors Field, Denver, CO.
- •Jared Jones has a 6.23 ERA in four starts this season.
- •Michael Lorenzen has improved recently, giving up one earned run in his last two starts.
- •Rockies are aiming for a sweep after tight games earlier this series.
- •Broadcast available on KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pittsburgh.
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies: Jared Jones vs. Michael Lorenzen
- 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Colorado Rockies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates game discussion: Jared Jones vs Michael Lorenzen
"It’s the first day of summer and the Rockies are looking to sweep the Pirates for all the dads out there.
"The Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 6:10 PMPittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies: Jared Jones vs. Michael Lorenzen
The Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 6:05 PMColorado Rockies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates game discussion: Jared Jones vs Michael Lorenzen
It’s the first day of summer and the Rockies are looking to sweep the Pirates for all the dads out there.
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