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The Arizona Diamondbacks edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 8–7 on July 28 at PNC Park in a contest that slightly exceeded the Vegas total of 9.5 runs. Arizona's offense generated 16 hits and 7 RBIs despite striking out 11 times and posting a modest .708 OPS, while Pittsburgh countered with 14 hits, 2 home runs, and 6 RBIs but managed only a .759 OPS. The Pirates' pitching staff struck out 11 batters but allowed 5 earned runs across a 4.29 ERA outing, while Arizona's pitchers limited Pittsburgh to 6 earned runs with a 4.24 ERA and 10 strikeouts. Defensive miscues proved costly for the home team, which committed 3 errors—a significant factor in a one-run decision. Both teams' lineups struggled with strikeout rates above 10, underscoring the difficulty both offenses faced in generating consistent contact. Arizona's ability to win despite a lower slugging percentage (.394 vs. .422) suggests timely hitting and small-ball execution, while Pittsburgh's defensive lapses may haunt them in the division race.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 1 |
| PIT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 3 |
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Players who scored
Tyler Locklear ×2Geraldo PerdomoGabriel MorenoMax KeplerTim TawaJames McCannRyan WaldschmidtBryan Reynolds ×2Jake MangumBrandon LoweRyan O'HearnNick GonzalesEndy Rodríguez
