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Pirates Shuffle Lineup Ahead of Rockies Showdown
3 Aug
Summary
- Pirates make 5 lineup changes for series finale vs Rockies
- Mitch Keller to start, looking to bounce back from poor outing
- Liover Peguero moves to shortstop, hits 6th after 3 HR game
As of August 3rd, 2025, the Pittsburgh Pirates are preparing for their series finale against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The team has made several notable changes to their lineup for this crucial matchup.
Outfielder Bryan Reynolds, who has served as the designated hitter 23 times this season, will once again fill that role, batting second in the order. This move allows Jack Suwinski to start in right field, his first start since July 30th.
Infielder Liover Peguero, who hit three home runs in the Pirates' 8-5 loss to the Rockies on August 2nd, will now play shortstop and bat sixth in the lineup. This power-hitting spot comes after his impressive performance.
The Pirates have also brought back Spencer Horwitz at first base, and he will lead off the order. Outfielder Tommy Pham will start in left field and bat fifth, while Oneil Cruz moves up to the cleanup position in center field.
On the mound, right-hander Mitch Keller will take the series finale for the Pirates. Keller, who has drawn significant trade interest this season, is looking to bounce back after a poor outing in his last start on July 28th, where he allowed three earned runs over just two innings.
Despite his 4-10 record, Keller has been solid overall in 2025, with 15 quality starts, tied for the second-most in Major League Baseball. He'll aim to deliver a strong performance and help the Pirates secure a series win over the Rockies.
