Young players in spotlight as Pirates oppose Rockies

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The Colorado Rockies haven't spent much time at home lately, playing 10 of their past 13 games away from Denver. They will get a chance to recover from the road when they open a 10-game homestand Friday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Colorado will send right-hander Ryan Feltner (1-5, 5.74ERA) to the mound for the series opener. Pittsburgh had not named a starter as