Pittsburgh Pirates @ Arizona Diamondbacks - May 26, 2025

Alright, baseball fans! Buckle up because we’re in for an exciting matchup at Chase Field tonight as our Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Pittsburgh Pirates. I can already feel the energy buzzing through the stadium—let’s talk about what we can expect from this game!

First off, we’ve got Andrew Heaney taking the mound for the Pirates. He’s been showing some solid stuff this season with a win-loss record of 3-3 and a tidy ERA of 2.9. While he may not have overwhelming strikeout numbers, he’s effective enough to keep opponents guessing. On the other side, we’ve got Ryne Nelson for our beloved D-backs, who has had a rough patch with a 1-1 record and an ERA hovering around 4.6. Let’s face it; he’s been struggling lately.

Both teams come into this game with their fair share of troubles: the Pirates sit at 19-35, while our Diamondbacks are just above them at 26-27 but riding a nasty five-game losing streak! Yikes! However, we know that every day is a new opportunity in baseball. Now’s the time to turn things around!

Looking at stats, it’s clear that Pittsburgh’s offense has been more lackluster compared to our D-backs’. They’re averaging only 3 runs per game with a batting average of .217—not exactly terrifying numbers if you ask me. Meanwhile, our boys are putting up about 5 runs per game and hitting .249 as a team—which should give us some confidence heading into tonight’s contest.

What’s particularly interesting is how both teams have fared against the spread lately. The Pirates have managed to go 4-2 against the spread over their last six games, while our Diamondbacks also hold a respectable record of 4-2 ATS during that stretch despite their current slump.

One thing that’s worth mentioning is that Arizona has struggled offensively recently—they’ve gone UNDER in four out of their last five games—but tonight could be different since they’re facing a Pirates team that’s allowed its fair share of runs too. With both offenses having potential (or room for improvement), I’m predicting we’ll see some fireworks tonight!

Despite how dire things might seem right now for our D-backs—it’s time to rally behind them! I believe they’ll snap out of this funk and find their groove against Pittsburgh tonight—especially given that we’re playing at home and have all those loyal fans cheering us on.

So here’s my prediction: The Diamondbacks will emerge victorious over the Pirates tonight! And as far as total runs go? I’m expecting an OVER situation here—let’s say somewhere around ten or eleven runs combined by both teams!

Make sure you’re rocking your lucky jersey because it’s going to be one unforgettable night under those lights at Chase Field! Go D-backs!