- Matchup: Arizona Diamondbacks vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
- Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: SportsNet Pittsburgh
- Betting Odds: Arizona (+102) Pittsburgh (-122)
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The Arizona Diamondbacks (55-52) are set to invade PNC Park on Wednesday for a showdown with the Pittsburgh Pirates (55-52). The odds favor Pittsburgh at -122, while Arizona sits at +102. The total runs line is positioned at 8. The starting pitchers scheduled for this exciting contest are Eduardo Rodriguez and Jared Jones.
The Diamondbacks have collectively tallied 185 doubles and hit 103 home runs this season. With a slugging percentage of .393, they’ve struck out 775 times while drawing 354 walks. Averaging 4.5 runs per game, Arizona ranks 14th in the league. They have accrued 459 RBIs and 862 hits this season, holding a batting average of .241. Their on-base percentage stands at .313 with a total of 481 runs scored.
Arizona’s pitching staff holds an earned run average (ERA) of 4.23, placing them 18th overall. They have amassed 723 strikeouts and surrendered 129 home runs, totaling 485 runs allowed. With 311 walks given up and a team FIP of 4.48, the pitchers have conceded 917 hits (8.7 per 9 innings) along with 445 earned runs. They maintain a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.32 and a WHIP of 1.30.
Throughout the season, Arizona has utilized 356 relievers, who have inherited 137 runners, with 24.8% scoring. The relief corps has achieved 65 holds, ranking 9th in MLB. Their pitchers have entered 93 games with baserunners and faced high-pressure situations 117 times, recording 27 saves out of 39 opportunities, resulting in a save rate of 69.2%.
The Diamondbacks’ defensive efforts have resulted in 2,838 putouts, 943 assists, and 41 errors, showcasing a fielding percentage of .989—ranked 3rd in the league—with 92 double plays executed. They convert 71.0% of plays into outs during their 8,514 innings, placing them 7th in MLB.
Eduardo Rodriguez has pitched 1,426 innings, accumulating 1,383 strikeouts in his MLB career. With a career record of 103-69, his FIP stands at 4.00, facing 6,084 batters. His ERA is 4.06, and with a WHIP of 1.323, he has allowed 1,388 hits (averaging 8.8 hits per nine innings) alongside 499 walks.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have recorded 135 home runs so far, pairing them with 532 RBIs and 168 doubles. With 390 walks and 556 runs produced, they feature an on-base percentage of .337 and a batting average of .260 this season. Their slugging percentage is .421, contributing to an impressive 5.20 runs per game average, ranking 2nd in MLB. They’ve been called out on strikes 1,015 times (1st in the league) and accumulated 966 hits.
Pittsburgh’s pitching unit maintains a WHIP of 1.312 and a FIP of 3.92. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio is a remarkable 9.30 (987 strikeouts to 381 walks). They rank 19th in MLB for total hits allowed, having given up 875. Additionally, they’ve yielded 110 home runs and 4.84 runs per 9 innings (22nd in MLB), with a season ERA of 4.30 (457 earned runs conceded).
Currently, the Pirates sit at 28th in MLB with a save rate of 52.5%, deploying 341 bullpen pitchers this season. They’ve arrived at 99 high-leverage situations and 96 times with baserunners. Out of 88 save opportunities, they have claimed 47 holds but suffered 19 blown saves. In 40 save chances, they’ve registered 21 saves with a 31.1% inherited scoring rate from 135 inherited runners.
Pittsburgh has executed 82 double plays and has a fielding percentage of .984 (21st in MLB). They have amassed 833 assists, made 62 errors, and recorded 2,871 putouts throughout this season. Their defensive efficiency is at 68.8% over 8,613 innings, ranking 27th in the league.
In his professional career, Jared Jones has permitted 140 hits over 167 innings pitched, accumulating 185 strikeouts. With a record of 8-9, he boasts a 4.04 ERA and has allowed 7.5 hits per nine innings, totaling 75 earned runs, alongside a WHIP of 1.148, and a FIP of 4.0. His strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 3.56, having faced 688 opposing batters throughout his career.
Which team will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB clash against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Opt for Pittsburgh (-122)
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