Diamondbacks shut out Pirates 3-0 in crucial PNC Park matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 7:04 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Diamondbacks defeated the Pirates 3-0 in a critical rubber match on July 29 at PNC Park. This game was significant for both teams as they vie for a wild card playoff spot. Gabriel Moreno's home run in the fourth inning opened the scoring, contributing to the Diamondbacks' shutout victory. Jared Jones pitched six innings for the Pirates, allowing three runs on four hits, while Carmen Mlodzinski had a strong performance in relief with three scoreless innings.
- •Diamondbacks score three runs to shut out the Pirates.
- •Gabriel Moreno hits a key home run in the fourth inning.
- •Jared Jones strikes out five in six innings for the Pirates.
- •Carmen Mlodzinski pitches three scoreless innings in relief.
- •Both teams are competing for a wild card spot.
- 7:04 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates blanked by Dbacks in important rubber match
"Wednesday’s rubber match at PNC Park featured two teams pushing for a wild card spot, but the Pirates were unable to gain ground after being blanked 3-0 by the Diamondbacks.
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