Diamondbacks face Pirates with young starters adjusting before series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 10:54 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks are in Pittsburgh facing the Pirates, with rookie lefties Mitch Bratt and Kohl Drake making adjustments ahead of their upcoming starts. Bratt is working on improving his four-seam fastball command after walking five batters in his last outing. Drake, meanwhile, is experimenting with a new slider grip to better compete against left-handed hitters. The Diamondbacks seek to bounce back after losing 3-2 in the previous game, a loss that has troubled manager Torey Lovullo. The series continues with a matchup featuring Diamondbacks RHP Brandon Pfaadt and Pirates RHP Bubba Chandler.
- •Diamondbacks rookie pitchers Bratt and Drake are making key adjustments.
- •Bratt aims to improve control after issuing five walks last game.
- •Drake experiments with a new slider grip for better performance.
- •Arizona lost a close game to Pittsburgh, impacting team morale.
- •Tonight's game features Pfaadt against Pirates rookie Chandler.
- 10:54 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks at Pirates live updates. Young starters making tweaks
"Arizona Diamondbacks lefties Mitch Bratt and Kohl Drake are trying to make adjustments.
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