DENVER — Before the Pirates began a three-game series against the Rockies at Coors Field, Jack Suwinski had questions for Connor Joe, who called this place home the previous two seasons.
Whether at the plate or in the outfield, Suwinski wanted to know how the ball would travel in the thin, Rocky Mountain air. Suwinski also listened to advice when it came to curtailing his typically lengthy pregame routine, all in the name of preserving energy.
If the past two games are any indication, PNC Park may have a challenger when it comes to Suwinski’s favorite ballpark. The center fielder with the dramatic home-road splits in 2022 smacked a pair of home runs on Tuesday to help Pittsburgh eclipse an early lead and earn a 5-3 victory against the Colorado Rockies, its second in as many nights.
