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The Arizona Diamondbacks shut out the Pittsburgh Pirates 9–0 on May 5 at Chase Field, with the home team's pitching staff delivering a dominant performance despite an uneven season ERA of 4.92. Arizona's starter struck out 9 batters while allowing just 2 hits and 3 walks, completely stifling a Pirates lineup that managed only 2 hits and struck out 9 times. The Diamondbacks' offense, though modest in power with no home runs, generated 9 runs on 9 hits while drawing 7 walks, taking advantage of Pittsburgh's pitching struggles that included 7 walks and 9 hits allowed. The Pirates' pitching was particularly costly, surrendering all 9 earned runs while fanning just 4 Arizona batters. This shutout marks a significant pitching-dominated performance for Arizona, which controlled the game from start to finish and exposed Pittsburgh's offensive limitations in a matchup where the visiting team was unable to generate any scoring opportunity. The Diamondbacks' ability to win decisively without relying on power suggests they can compete through disciplined, contact-based baseball, while the Pirates face immediate pressure to address their run-production struggles heading into their next series.