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The Colorado Rockies defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 10–4 on May 13 at PNC Park, dominating a matchup that fell well short of Vegas's modest total-line expectation. Colorado's offense proved decisive, collecting 11 hits and 2 home runs while driving in 9 runs, though their .718 OPS remained modest. Pittsburgh managed just 6 hits and 1 home run, posting a .725 OPS that masked an anemic offensive performance; the Pirates struck out 5 times and drew only 3 walks. On the mound, Colorado's pitching was the story, allowing just 6 hits and 3 earned runs with a 4.77 ERA, while Pittsburgh's staff surrendered 11 hits and 7 earned runs despite matching Colorado's 5 strikeouts. A defensive error by Pittsburgh compounded their struggles in a lopsided affair. The Rockies' ability to generate run production despite similar strikeout rates suggests improved plate discipline and timely hitting that could signal a shift in their offensive trajectory going forward.