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Arizona Diamondbacks End Losing Streak, Face Off Against Pittsburgh Pirates in Pitching Battle: Can the Pirates Capitalize on Gallen's Struggles?

In this article, the final game of a three-game series between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Arizona Diamondbacks is discussed. Arizona won the opening game of the series, breaking a five-game losing streak. The article provides a prediction for the upcoming game based on the starting pitchers and current betting lines, with Paul Skenes starting for the Pirates and Zac Gallen starting for the Diamondbacks. Arizona is favored to win, with the current line at -127. Stay tuned for the conclusion of the series.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Pirates +112 | Diamondbacks -127
• Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-193) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+165)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 56%.

Pittsburgh vs Arizona Stats

Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates suffered their second consecutive loss in the opening game of the series on Monday night, finishing with six hits and zero for seven with runners in scoring position. Andrew Heaney took the loss, allowing five runs over five innings. Paul Skenes will start in the finale, coming off a game where he didn't factor in the decision but posted strong numbers. With a power ranking of 26, the Pirates are struggling offensively, ranking 30th in scoring, but are holding their own defensively. Their record currently stands at 19-36 for the season.

Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated Pittsburgh in the opening game of their series to snap a five-game losing streak. The Diamondbacks are currently 27-27 and ranked fourth in the NL West, six games behind the Dodgers. Gabriel Moreno, Ketel Marte, and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. led the offense in the victory, while Eugenio Suarez and Josh Naylor hit home runs. Ryne Nelson earned the win on the mound with 6.2 scoreless innings. Zac Gallen will start the next game for the Diamondbacks, looking to improve upon his 3-6 record and 5.25 ERA this season. The Diamondbacks have a power ranking of 15 and rank fifth in offense, averaging 5.04 runs per game. They are 24th in defense, allowing an average of 5.02 runs per game. In their last three matchups against Pittsburgh, the Pirates won two out of three games.

Arizona Diamondbacks End Losing Streak, Face Off Against Pittsburgh Pirates in Pitching Battle

The Arizona Diamondbacks were able to break their five-game losing streak by winning the first game of their current series. Despite being at home, pitcher Zac Gallen has been struggling recently, leading the league with 29 walks this season. This could provide an advantage for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who have had their own offensive struggles. On the other hand, Pirates' pitcher James Skenes has performed well but has not received much run support. Although Gallen has shown vulnerabilities, as seen in a recent game against the Colorado Rockies, Skenes is expected to deliver a solid performance. It is possible that the Pirates may be able to capitalize on Gallen's struggles and secure a victory in this matchup.

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