The Pittsburgh Pirates will face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second game of a three-game series at Chase Field in Phoenix on Tuesday evening. The matchup is set to begin at 9:40 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on MLB Network.
In the opening game of the series, the Diamondbacks decisively defeated the Pirates 5-0, capitalizing on their status as home favorites and marking the end of a five-game losing streak. This win puts the Diamondbacks ahead in their current season series against the Pirates.
The Pirates have recently struggled, losing two consecutive games after a brief resurgence where they won four out of five from May 20-24. Notably, they hold the record for the most shutouts in the league this season, being blanked a staggering nine times. Furthermore, their offense has struggled significantly, managing to score four or fewer runs in 28 of their last 31 games.
For the upcoming game, the projected starting pitchers are right-hander Mike Burrows for the Pirates and right-hander Corbin Burnes for the Diamondbacks. Burrows is making his second start, having struggled in his debut where he allowed four earned runs over five innings. Meanwhile, Burnes has been solid this season, sporting a 2.73 ERA and will be looking to build on his performance against the Pirates, as he has achieved a strong career record against them.
Betting odds indicate the Diamondbacks are favored to win at -250, while the Pirates are set at +200. Given the current form of both teams, predictions lean towards a Diamondbacks victory, with suggestions to bet on them covering a run line of -1.5.
Overall, the Diamondbacks seem to have regained their footing after a tough stretch and appear poised to continue their success against the struggling Pirates. The expectation is that they’ll maintain their momentum and deliver a strong performance in the second game of the series.