Diamondbacks Swept by Pirates

When the Arizona Diamondbacks headed to Pittsburgh, they were looking for their third straight series win; instead the Pirates swept them in the three game series. The Diamondbacks bats often fell silent in this series, while the Pittsburgh offense put on a show.

Game One:Shelby Millerstruggled yet again on the mound giving up eight hits and six runs, while Pirates out hit the D-Backs 18-6. The 12-1 rout by Pittsburgh was led byGregory Polanco’scareer high five RBIs and four, three-run innings. The Pirates continued where they left off last season, hittingSegurain the 7^thandAhmedin the 8^th. Both were hit in the head and both left the game.

Game Two:An early 3-0 lead was not enough asRubby De La Rosasurrendered four runs in the 5^thto give the Pirates the 5-4 win.David Freesegave the Pirates the lead on a two-run home run. Arizona tried to come back in the ninth, whenChris Owingsdoubled with two outs but aYasmany Tomasfly ball ended the game.

Game Three:Another early lead by the D-Backs was squandered as the Pirates’ bats come alive late, completing the series sweep with an 8-3 victory.Paul Goldschmidthad two of Arizona’s three runs, driving in two in the six off a single.Patrick Corbinwent 5.2 innings allowing five runs andAndrew Chafinstruggled to hold the 5-3 score, allowing three runs in one inning of work.

The Diamondbacks fall to 21-28, nine games back of the San Francisco Giants in the National League West. Though they were swept, Arizona still holds a 14-11 record away from Chase Field.

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The team will return home Friday as they host the San Diego Padres for a three game, weekend series.

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