Paul Skenes Shines as Pittsburgh Pirates Surge Past Arizona Diamondbacks
On Sunday afternoon, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Pittsburgh Pirates will wrap up a three-game series with Zac Gallen taking the mound for the Diamondbacks and Paul Skenes
Game outlook
On Sunday afternoon, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Pittsburgh Pirates will wrap up a three-game series with Zac Gallen taking the mound for the Diamondbacks and Paul Skenes pitching for the Pirates. The Diamondbacks claimed a 1-0 victory in the series opener. Will Paul Skenes secure his sixth win of the season? Stay tuned for the Diamondbacks vs. Pirates prediction. Visit our website for the most accurate and up-to-date sports predictions.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Diamondbacks +135 | Pirates -155
Spread: Diamondbacks +1.5 (-166) | Pirates -1.5 (+139)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 61%.
Arizona Diamondbacks
Zac Gallen is set to take the mound on Sunday for the Arizona Diamondbacks after a rough outing against the Astros, where he conceded six runs in six innings. The veteran righty has been struggling this season, with a 5.58 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP, along with a disappointing 7-11 record in 121 innings of work. Despite being just four games out of a wildcard spot, the Diamondbacks are expected to be trading veterans during their road trek of nine games. Ketel Marte has cooled off recently, while Geraldo Perdomo is having a standout season with 72 RBIs. Gabriel Moreno remains on the IL, and Eugenio Suarez could potentially be traded this week. Arizona is averaging 5.04 runs per game but their pitching has been a weakness, with a 4.52 ERA ranking them 25th in the league.