"The Pirates are sending Montgomery (1-0) to the mound to make his third start of the season. The left-hander last appeared in relief on Sunday, when he threw 1 2/3 scoreless innings against the San Francisco Giants without surrendering a hit. In 16 appearances this season, he has a 2.87 ERA and 13.2 strikeouts per nine innings, while opponents are batting .203 against him. He is looking to keep a streak of 11 games without surrendering an earned run alive."
"Dollander will get the start for the Rockies, his third of the season. The right-hander last pitched on Friday, when he threw 5 2/3 innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, giving up two earned runs. He has pitched in nine games this season with an ERA of 3.35, a 2.76 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.186. He has one quality starts in two chances this season."
"Dollander will look to pitch five or more innings for the sixth start in a row. In nine appearances this season, he has finished two without allowing an earned run. When: Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:35 p.m. ET. Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. How to watch on TV: SportsNet PT and Rockies.TV. Probable Pitchers: Montgomery - PIT (1-0, 2.87 ERA) vs Dollander - COL (3-2, 3.35 ERA)."
Pittsburgh hosts Colorado at PNC Park on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:35 p.m. ET. The Pirates project Mason Montgomery as the starter, entering his third start with a 1-0 record and a 2.87 ERA. He last pitched in relief against the San Francisco Giants, throwing 1 2/3 scoreless innings without allowing a hit, and opponents are batting .203 against him. He aims to maintain an 11-game streak without surrendering an earned run. Colorado counters with Chase Dollander, making his third start with a 3-2 record and a 3.35 ERA. He last pitched against the Philadelphia Phillies, allowing two earned runs in 5 2/3 innings, and he seeks five or more innings for a sixth straight start.
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