The Colorado Rockies’ struggles on the road continued Friday night as they were shut out 9–0 by the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. The defeat marked one of the more lopsided losses of the Rockies’ season, as Pittsburgh combined a breakout pitching debut with a powerful offensive showing to bury Colorado early.

Antonio Senzatela took the mound for Colorado and was unable to find his footing. The right-hander lasted just four innings, surrendering five runs on nine hits, including six doubles. Pittsburgh hitters consistently squared him up, leaving little margin for the Rockies to climb back into the game. The loss dropped Senzatela’s record to 4–15, a tough marker in what has been a difficult campaign for the veteran.

The Pirates’ offense was paced by a mix of veteran leadership and timely power. Andrew McCutchen, still a fan favorite in Pittsburgh, drove in four runs with a pair of two-run doubles, energizing the home crowd and giving the Pirates early breathing room. Tommy Pham added a standout night of his own, going deep for a two-run homer while also notching an RBI double and scoring three times.

Spencer Horwitz and Alexander Canario added home runs of their own, pushing Pittsburgh’s lead further out of reach. In total, the Pirates racked up 14 hits, including seven doubles and three homers, showcasing both depth and balance throughout the lineup.

While the offense delivered plenty of firepower, the story of the night came from the mound. Rookie right-hander Bubba Chandler made his long-awaited Major League debut and impressed in spectacular fashion. Entering after Braxton Ashcraft’s five brilliant innings, Chandler closed the door with four scoreless frames, allowing two hits while striking out three. In fact, he became the first pitcher in Major League history to record a four-scoreless-inning save for his big league debut.

Ashcraft, meanwhile, did the heavy lifting early. The righty worked five scoreless innings of one-hit baseball, striking out six and walking just one. Between the two, the Rockies managed only three total hits all night, never mounting a legitimate scoring chance.

For Colorado, the bats remained quiet and lifeless. The Rockies put just three runners on base all game and never advanced a man past second. Arcia laced a double off the wall to greet Chandler in the sixth, but that was all. They struck out nine times and drew just a single walk.

The Rockies will look to rebound in the second game of the series as they continue their long road trip. Kyle Freeland is scheduled to take the mound, though a lingering blister issue will be something to keep an eye on. He will be opposed by Mike Burrows for the Pirates.