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The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Colorado Rockies 7–2 on May 14 at PNC Park, with the home team's pitching staff holding the visitors to just five hits while allowing only two earned runs despite a 4.83 ERA from Colorado's starter. Pittsburgh's offense generated 12 hits and seven RBIs, though the team batted just .250 with a .728 OPS, indicating the runs came through timely contact rather than power—the Pirates managed only one home run. The Rockies' lineup struggled throughout, striking out seven times while managing just two RBIs on five hits and a .714 OPS, continuing a pattern of offensive inconsistency. Pittsburgh's pitching was the decisive factor, with seven strikeouts and just four walks to complement the five-hit performance, while committing no errors in the field. The Pirates' run differential continues to improve in what shapes as a competitive NL Central race.