Diamondbacks Face Pirates in Crucial Matchup at Chase Field

PHOENIX, AZ — The Arizona Diamondbacks will host the Pittsburgh Pirates in a crucial Major League Baseball matchup Wednesday at 3:40 p.m. ET. The Diamondbacks are favored with -267 moneyline odds while the underdog Pirates stand at +217.

Both teams have struggled recently, but the Pirates managed to split a four-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers. They finished their last game on Sunday with a narrow 6-5 loss, despite holding a 5-3 lead late in the eighth inning.

The Diamondbacks, however, enter the game on a five-game losing streak after being swept by the St. Louis Cardinals. In their last game, they lost 4-3 to the Cardinals as +111 underdogs.

On the mound for the Diamondbacks will be Zac Gallen (3-2, 3.43 ERA), who boasts a solid history against the Pirates. Paul Skenes will start for Pittsburgh, looking to improve on his 2.10 ERA and help break their current losing streak.

The game features a total of 8.5 runs, with odds of -119 for the over and -101 for the under. The run line favors the Diamondbacks at -1.5 with odds of -129.

“We are due for a win after several tough games,” said Diamondbacks manager. Skenes has been a key player for the Pirates, combining effective pitching with a strong offensive effort to keep the game competitive.

As both teams look to turn their seasons around, fans can expect a closely contested game set against the backdrop of Chase Field.