Rockies starting pitcher Christian Bergman (3-1) was battered Wednesday, giving up seven earned runs on 10 hits while walking and striking out a batter apiece in a 13-7 loss to the Pirates.
Bergman pitched on short notice Wednesday, occupying the injured Jorge De La Rosa's rotation spot. Considering the assignment of taking on a potent offense at Coors Field after making just one previous start on the season, Bergman's outing went about as expected. Bergman's arm hasn't been stretched out to go deep into games; if he continues receiving starts, expect Colorado to go to the bullpen early and often.