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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 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.

Pittsburgh Pirates

Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates delivered an impressive performance on Sunday, pitching seven scoreless innings against Detroit and securing a win. With a current 1.10 ERA this month and an overall 1.91 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, and 5-8 record in 127 innings, Skenes is making a strong case for another Cy Young award. The Pirates have shown improvement recently, winning a home sweep against Detroit and maintaining a competitive record of 29-25 at home this season. Despite some struggles from key players such as Oneil Cruz, Ke'Bryan Hayes, and Bryan Reynolds, the team's pitching staff remains solid with a 3.79 ERA, ranking them ninth in the league.

Pittsburgh Pirates Surge as Arizona Diamondbacks Struggle: Pitcher Paul Skenes Dominant on the Mound

The Arizona Diamondbacks have faced recent challenges, losing three of their last four games. The team is currently dealing with potential player trades, leading to distractions within the organization. On the other hand, the Pittsburgh Pirates have been performing well, sweeping the Detroit Tigers in their previous series. The Pirates have a strong home record, being four games above .500. In contrast to Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen's struggles, Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes has been consistent and dominant on the mound. Skenes recently pitched six scoreless innings against Detroit and has kept his opponents scoreless in three of his last four outings. For added value, it is recommended to consider taking the Pirates on the run line, as four of their past five wins have been by two or more runs.

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