The Pittsburgh Pirates are riding high with a three-game home win streak, and they'll look to extend it Tuesday night when they host the Colorado Rockies at PNC Park. It's the first meeting of the season between these two National League clubs, and the matchup couldn't be more lopsided on paper.

The Pirates (22-19) have been solid at home with an 11-9 record, and they've been especially tough when they get hot at the plate—going 15-7 in games where they notch eight or more hits. Leading the charge is Brandon Lowe, who's been a force with 20 extra-base hits, including 10 home runs. Marcell Ozuna has also been on fire lately, hitting .278 with two homers and six RBIs over his last 10 games.

On the mound, Pittsburgh will send out Paul Skenes, who's been absolutely dominant this season. The right-hander boasts a stellar 5-2 record with a microscopic 2.36 ERA and an eye-popping 0.71 WHIP, along with 46 strikeouts. He'll be a tough test for a Rockies lineup that's struggled mightily.

Colorado (16-25) comes into this one limping, having lost eight of their last 10 games. The Rockies have been brutal on the road at 8-14, and their pitching staff has been shelled with a 7.08 ERA over that recent stretch. Troy Johnston leads the team with a .325 batting average, but they'll need more production to keep up with the Pirates' bats. Michael Lorenzen gets the start for Colorado, but his 6.92 ERA and 1.90 WHIP don't inspire much confidence.

The betting odds reflect the mismatch, with Pittsburgh listed as heavy -338 favorites and the over/under set at 7.5 runs. Both teams are dealing with significant injuries—the Pirates have three players on the IL, while the Rockies are missing six, including veteran Kris Bryant.

With Skenes on the hill and the home crowd behind them, the Pirates look poised to keep their winning streak alive. For fans looking to gear up for game day, now's the perfect time to stock up on Pirates apparel and show your support as they chase a playoff spot.