DENVER (AP) — Andrew McCutchen homered, Mark Mathias had a career-high four hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates took advantage of an off night from Colorado starter Kyle Freeland to beat the Rockies 14-3 on Monday. “We got on the board early with the ’Cutch homer and then we just continued to grind through,” Pirates manager Derek Shelton said. ... Colorado RHP Antonio Senzatela (left ACL tear) will pitch an extended spring training game in Arizona on Tuesday. JOIN THE CLUBThe 37-year-old Santana had two hits in his 1,800th career game, which ranks seventh among active players. UP NEXTThe Pirates will send RHP Vince Velasquez (1-2, 5.40 ERA) against Colorado RHP José Ureña (0-2, 9.90) on Tuesday night.

Source: The Star April 18, 2023 04:11 UTC