Pirates Sweep Rockies, Outscore 14-1 in Series Start

Jared Triolo has been a key contributor to the Pittsburgh Pirates' recent success, hitting .303/.395/.439 through 20 games in August after being recalled from Triple-A on August 1. In a 5-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies, Triolo went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a triple, helping the Pirates extend their lead and secure their third consecutive win. The Pirates' bullpen, including Carmen Mlodzinski, Kyle Nicolas, and Colin Holderman, effectively shut down the Rockies from the fifth through the eighth innings, underpinning the team's strong performance. Starting pitcher Mike Burrows delivered a solid outing with two hits allowed and five strikeouts across four innings, while reliever Mlodzinski earned the win. The Pirates have outscored the Rockies 14-1 over the first two games of the series and will look to complete a sweep in the upcoming finale. With Triolo's improved hitting and strong pitching performances, the Pirates have won four of their last five games.