Diamondbacks Outslug Pirates in High-Scoring Affair at Chase Field
The Arizona Diamondbacks improved their season record to 55-50 after securing a 9-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, who now stand at 52-52. The game, held at Chase Field, saw the Diamondbacks out-hitting the Pirates with a total of 13 hits to their 8 and committing no errors throughout the nine innings.
The Diamondbacks set the tone early in the game, scoring four runs within the first two innings. Their offensive momentum continued with a two-run fifth inning followed by a three-run sixth inning, showcasing their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. On the other hand, despite a valiant effort that included scoring three runs in the fifth inning and one run in the sixth inning, the Pirates were unable to overcome their deficit.
Key performances from several Diamondbacks players contributed significantly to this outcome. Ketel Marte stood out with an impressive batting average of .333 for this game, including hitting one home run and driving in three runs. Joc Pederson also made notable contributions with an exceptional batting average of .500 and scoring once himself. Additionally, Corbin Carroll demonstrated his prowess both at bat—with an average of .500—and on base by achieving an on-base percentage of .75.
On pitching duties for Arizona was Brandon Pfaadt who started on the mound but had a challenging outing with an earned run average (ERA) of 7.5 over six innings pitched. However, Justin Martinez and A.J. Puk provided solid relief from the bullpen without allowing any earned runs and maintaining ERAs of 0.0.
Despite facing challenges from Pittsburgh's lineup that managed five runs off eight hits—including one home run—the Diamondback's defensive efforts remained steadfast as they did not commit any errors during play while also executing nine assists successfully.
Looking ahead, fans can anticipate another exciting matchup as The Diamondbacks are set to host The Pittsburgh Pirates once again at Chase Field located in Phoenix, AZ (85004). This next game is scheduled for July 28th at 4:10 PM EDT and will be broadcasted on SportsNet PT for those unable to attend in person.