Diamondbacks' Struggle Continues, Fall 2-4 to Pirates at PNC Park

The Arizona Diamondbacks, now standing at a 59-52 record, faced off against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 56-54 record in a closely contested game that ended with the Diamondbacks falling short by a score of 2-4. Despite both teams securing six hits each throughout the game, it was the Pirates who capitalized on their opportunities to secure the win.

The Diamondbacks' offense struggled to find its rhythm against the Pirates' pitching staff. With an overall batting average of .176 and an on-base percentage (OBP) of .282 for the game, Arizona's hitters found it challenging to generate runs. The team managed only two runs across nine innings, highlighting their difficulties in converting hits into scoring opportunities. Notably, Geraldo Perdomo stood out by achieving a perfect batting average of 1.000 and an impressive slugging percentage of 1.667 during his appearances at bat.

On the pitching side, Arizona's bullpen had moments of effectiveness but ultimately could not contain Pittsburgh's lineup when it mattered most. Joseph Mantiply and Paul Sewald both pitched scoreless innings with ERA figures standing at 0.0 for this contest; however, Slade Cecconi struggled with an ERA of 11.571 over his outing.

The defensive aspect saw both teams playing relatively error-free baseball; however, one error committed by Pittsburgh did not significantly impact the final outcome as they secured four runs in total compared to Arizona's two.

Looking ahead, fans can catch the next game featuring The Diamondbacks as they continue their series against The Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on August 4th at 1:35 PM EDT. This matchup will be broadcasted on SportsNet PT for those looking to follow along live.