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The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 4–2 on May 7 at Chase Field, with visiting Pittsburgh's pitching staff holding Arizona to just five hits and a 4.78 ERA while the home team managed only a .704 OPS. The Pirates' offense proved decisive despite modest overall production, with two home runs and four RBIs powering the four-run output on seven hits. Arizona's defense contributed to the loss with one error, while the Diamondbacks struck out six times and drew just four walks against Pittsburgh's 3.70 ERA performance. The Pirates' pitchers fanned eight batters while allowing three walks, controlling the game's tempo and limiting damage despite Arizona's one long ball. Pittsburgh's balanced attack—combining their two-homer display with solid plate discipline at a .719 OPS—proved more efficient than Arizona's offensive struggles at the plate. The victory improves Pittsburgh's road record and suggests their pitching depth may be a reliable asset moving forward in division play.