Gameday 105: Pirates look to avoid a sweep to the Diamondbacks

Mitch Keller to pitch series finale

Jul 28, 2024

The Pittsburgh Pirates not only find themselves a loss away from getting swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks but could also fall under back .500 on the season if they do not win on Sunday.

They have Mitch Keller on the mound for them, making his 21st start of the season. He will be looking to pick up his 11th win in the process.

Oneil Cruz picked up two extra-base hits last night, including a towering solo home run in the first inning. Marco Gonzales and Quinn Priester struggled, with the pair allowing nine earned runs on the night.

The Diamondbacks will have Yilber Diaz on the mound, making his fourth major league start.

First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 pm ET.

Pirates Lineup

DH - Andrew McCutchen

SS - Oneil Cruz

1B - Connor Joe

RF - Joshua Palacios

3B - Ke’Bryan Hayes

LF - Jack Suwinski

2B - Jared Triolo

CF - Ji Hwan Bae

C - Yasmani Grandal

Diamondbacks Lineup

RF - Corbin Carroll

SS - Geraldo Perdomo

DH - Joc Pederson

1B - Christian Walker

LF - Jake McCarthy

3B - Eugenio Suarez

CF - Alek Thomas

2B - Kevin Newman

C - Jose Herrera

Pitching Matchup

PIT - Mitch Keller (10-5, 3.34 ERA, 121.1 IP, 32 BB, 108 K)

ARI - Yilber Diaz (1-1, 5.40 ERA, 15 IP, 4 BB, 7 K)

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