Mark Mathias, Andrew McCutchen lead Pirates’ 14-3 rout of Rockies

Mark Mathias, Andrew McCutchen Lead Pirates’ 14-3 Rout of Rockies Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) is congratulated by third base coach Mike Rabelo as he circles the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) (David Zalubowski/AP)

By John Perrotto - Sports Now Group Pittsburgh

DENVER — Mark Mathias had a career-high four hits and Andrew McCutchen and Jack Suwinski homered to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 14-3 rout of the Colorado Rockies on Monday night in the opener of a three-game series at Coors Field in Denver.

The Pirates (10-7) had a total of 16 hits. Ke’Bryan Hayes, Bryan Reynolds, McCutchen and Carlos Santana had two hits apiece.

Hayes and Santana each had three RBIs and Reynolds and Ji Hwan Bae each contributed two.

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