- Matchup: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Scheduled Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
- Venue: Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
- Broadcast: DBACKS.TV
- Betting Odds: Pittsburgh (-160) vs Arizona (+132)
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On Wednesday, Chase Field will host a thrilling encounter between the Arizona Diamondbacks (16-17) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (19-16). The odds favor the Pirates with a moneyline of -160, while the Diamondbacks are listed at +132. The set total for this matchup is 8 runs. Starting pitchers are expected to be Paul Skenes for Pittsburgh and Michael Soroka for Arizona.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are currently hitting .393, having recorded 327 strikeouts and 143 walks this season. With a total of 174 RBIs and 307 base hits, they boast a .253 batting average. The Pirates have achieved 49 doubles and launched 38 home runs, scoring a total of 180 runs, holding an on-base percentage (OBP) of .339. Averaging 5.1 runs per game, they rank sixth overall in Major League Baseball.
Pittsburgh’s strikeout-to-walk ratio is at 2.52, while their pitching staff has a WHIP of 1.23. The Pirates have allowed 28 home runs and 149 runs this season, ranking 12th in MLB. They have given up 263 hits (7.4 per 9 innings) and 132 earned runs, with a collective ERA of 3.72 (7th in the league) and have struck out 330 batters. Additionally, they’ve issued 131 walks which results in a FIP of 3.61 this year.
The Pirates’ bullpen has recorded a save percentage of 38.5%, participating in 37 save situations, achieving 5 saves while failing in 8 of 13 attempts. The relievers have inherited 38 runners, allowing 36.8% of them to score. Pittsburgh’s relief pitchers have been called to action 32 times with runners on base, featuring 41 appearances in high-pressure scenarios. So far, the Pirates have utilized 120 relief pitchers this year, achieving 24 holds (9th in the league).
For the season, the Pittsburgh Pirates have tallied 958 putouts, 278 assists, and 20 errors, leading to a fielding percentage of .984, placing them 25th in professional baseball. They’ve turned 24 double plays and converted 70.6% of balls in play into outs over their 2,874 innings, ranking 11th in MLB.
Paul Skenes, with a career record of 25-15, has a FIP of 2.05 and has faced 1,380 batters throughout his major league career. He’s allowed 252 hits (6.4 hits per 9 innings) and has 81 walks against him, holding an impressive ERA of 2.08 (82 earned runs). With a career WHIP of 0.940, Skenes has pitched 354 innings and struck out 425 batters throughout his career.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit 34 home runs and tallied 144 RBIs this season. They have also achieved 60 doubles, walked 87 times, and scored 150 runs. As a team, Arizona has posted an on-base percentage of .304 and a batting average of .247 this year. Their slugging percentage stands at .412, averaging 4.55 runs per game (11th in the league). The Diamondbacks have struck out 267 times (28th in MLB) and amassed 272 hits.
On the pitching front, Arizona holds a team WHIP of 1.411 with a FIP of 4.65. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio is at 7.50 (242 strikeouts vs. 116 walks), ranking 20th in total hits allowed with 292. They have surrendered 42 home runs and allow 5.63 runs per 9 innings (28th in MLB). For the season, the Arizona pitching staff has given up 181 runs, boasting an ERA of 5.07 (163 earned runs allowed).
Ranked 20th in MLB with a save percentage of 60.0%, Arizona has deployed 119 relief pitchers this season. Their bullpen has made 45 appearances in high-pressure situations and has seen 34 instances with runners on base. The Diamondbacks have faced 41 save opportunities, securing 25 holds and experiencing 6 blown saves, converting 9 out of 15 save opportunities. The percentage of inherited runners scoring by their bullpen pitchers stands at 26.5% out of 49 inherited runners.
Arizona has secured 21 double plays, achieving a fielding percentage of .985 (24th in professional baseball). So far, they have made 295 assists, committed 18 errors, and recorded a total of 868 putouts this season. Over 2,604 innings played, Arizona has an efficiency of 69.5% (17th in professional baseball).
In his career, Michael Soroka has allowed 403 hits while accumulating 415 strikeouts over 445 innings pitched. With a career record of 24-27, he has an ERA of 3.92, permitting 8.1 hits per nine innings. Soroka has given up a total of 194 earned runs with a WHIP of 1.239 and a FIP of 3.9. His K/BB ratio is at 2.79 after facing 1,878 batters during his MLB stint.
Which team will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB face-off, covering the spread or clinching the moneyline?
Recommended Pick: Back Pittsburgh (-160)
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