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Rodríguez Goes 8 Innings, Moreno Hits 2-Run Homer as Diamondbacks Blank Pirates 3-0
Eduardo Rodríguez allowed five hits and struck out two as Arizona moved two games ahead of Pittsburgh for the final National League wild card.
- The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, clinching the series behind eight shutout innings from pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez and a two-run homer by Gabriel Moreno.
- This win secures a crucial series victory for the Diamondbacks, moving them to 57-52 and into a tie with the Philadelphia Phillies for the second National League wild-card spot.
- Rodriguez threw a season-high 105 pitches to blank Pittsburgh, while Moreno's 407-foot home run extended his club-record 45-game on-base streak and Max Kepler added an RBI single in the sixth.
- Brandyn Garcia's save opportunity indicates Manager Torey Lovullo is considering a closer change, suggesting a shift away from Paul Sewald, who has surrendered 14 runs since mid-June.
- After an off day on Thursday, the Diamondbacks travel to Cleveland to face the Guardians on Friday, with LHP Mitch Bratt scheduled to start the series opener.
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Pirates lose to another left-hander/complete disappointing home stand - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA
The Arizona Diamondback shut out the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 Wednesday afternoon and took two of three games in their series at PNC Park. Eduardo Rodriguez earned his 10th victory of the season, pitching eight scoreless innings, as the Pirates struggled against a left-handed starter again. They are now 9-22 overall this season when a left-handed pitcher starts a game. The Bucs managed just five singles in the game, with Jared Triolo having two of…
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Rodríguez goes 8 innings, Moreno hits 2-run homer as Diamondbacks blank Pirates 3-0
Eduardo Rodríguez pitched eight shutout innings, Gabriel Moreno hit a two-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Wednesday, clinching the three-game series.
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