Brad Hawpe hit a solo shot for the Rockies and Seth Smith added an inside-the-park homer. Colorado has won the first two games of the series.

Glendon Rusch (3-3) gave up two runs on six hits in 5 2/3 innings to get the victory. He did not walk a batter.

Brian Fuentes earned his 16th save with a perfect ninth.

Ian Snell (3-8) lost his fifth straight start. He allowed four runs on six hits with three walks in six innings.

The Pirates have dropped four out of five.

Willie Taveras tripled to lead off the Colorado first. One out later, Holliday hit his 15th homer of the season.