Right-handed pitcher Paul Skenes baffled the Arizona Diamondbacks, as the Pirates earned a 6-0 shutout win in the series finale at PNC Park. The Pirates won the game prior, 2-0 on July 26, after losing the series opener 1-0 in extra innings on July 25,

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Ryne Nelson and two relievers combined for a one-hitter, Eugenio Suarez had a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 11th inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 on Friday night.

DBacks pitcher Merrill Kelly spoke about deadline distractions and coming off a loss to the Pirates in Game 2 of a three-game series.

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburhg Pirates made one big change to their lineup for the second game vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks at PNC Park. Liover Peguero takes over at second base from Nick Gonzales and will bat eighth for the Pirates against the Diamondbacks.

The Pittsburgh Pirates let Paul Skenes return to a more normal workload, and his effectiveness remains unchanged. Skenes struck out nine in six innings, allowing just three hits, as the Pirates

The Arizona Diamondbacks finish July in Detroit against the Tigers, then begin August in northern California against the Athletics.