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Game #53

PITTSBURGH 7, ARIZONA 0

Ivan Nova is proving to be one of the best pitchers in the National League in 2017.

5/29/17
Pittsburgh, PA (AP) – The Pittsburgh Pirates remained red hot on Monday afternoon as they shut out the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-0 on a special Memorial Day matinee at PNC Park in downtown Pittsburgh. Ivan Nova tossed a complete game, six hit shutout as he dominated the suddenly very average looking DBacks.

Andrew McCutchen had a big night, going 3 for 4 with a home run.

The Pirates (27-25) jumped on starter Patrick Corbin, scoring three times in the first inning. Gregory Polanco opened the game with a ringing double. Two batters later, he would score on Starling Marte single through the left side. After advancing to second on a wild pitch, Marte would score on a David Freese RBI single back up the middle. Freese then scored on an RBI double from Francisco Cervelli to make it 3-0.

The Prates would add to their lead in the second with a two-out rally. Gregory Polanco, Phil Gosselin, and Starling Marte each lined singles to score Polanco and stake the Bucs to a 4-0 lead after two innings.

Andrew McCutchen singled home pitcher Ivan Nova with the bases loaded in the fifth. Francisco Cervelli then looped a ball through the infield to score Phil Gosselin to make it 6-0.

Andrew McCutchen would put a cap on the scoring in the sixth, hitting a solo home run off of Archie Bradley. It was McCutchen's sixth on the year and it made the score 7-0.

Meanwhile Ivan Nova (6-2) was cruising for the Bucs on the mound. He scattered just six hits, all singles and got the DBacks to ground into three double plays. He struck out two and walked two.

Patrick Corbin (1-3) took the loss and was knocked around pretty good. He allowed six runs, all earned, on 12 hits over just 3 1/3 innings.

Offensively, the Pirates were led by Andrew McCutchen. He went 3 for 4 with a homer and two RBIs. Starling Marte also went 3 for 4 with two RBIs with Francisco Cervelli hitting a double and driving in two.

The same two teams will be back at it tomorrow evening with Tyler Glasnow (0-4, 5.75) facing Robbie Ray (2-3, 3.14).

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Game #54

PITTSBURGH 7, ARIZONA 2

Tyler Glasnow was in top form on Tuesday evening.

5/30/17
Pittsburgh, PA (AP) – The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to struggle. On Tuesday evening the Pittsburgh Pirates blew open a close game with a five run eighth as they defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-2 at PNC Park.

John Jaso capped off the Buc's big eighth inning with this home run.

Yasmany Tomas put the struggling DBacks in front in the fourth as he launched a long solo home run into the seats in left. It was Tomas' seventh on the season.

The Pirates would finally get to starter Robbie Ray in the bottom of the sixth. Starling Marte led off with a single to center. Phil Gosselin followed with a single to left. Andrew McCutchen then drove in Marte to tied the game with a single to left.

Tom Wilhelmsen came out of the bullpen in relief of Ray, but Gregory Polanco greeted him with a single through the infield to score Gosselin to put the Pirates up 2-1.

In the eighth, the Giants blew open a close on by sending 11 men to the plate and scoring five times. The Giants managed five runs on five hits, two walks and a Jake Lamb throwing error. In all they faced three pitchers (Zach Godley, JJ Hoover and Fernando Rodney) and made the DBacks throw 49 pitches in the half inning.

Robbie Ray (2-4) picked up the loss despite a descent outing. He went five plus innings, allowing the two runs on six hits. He struck out five and walked one.

Tyler Glasnow (1-4) picked up his first win on the season. He allowed on erun on four hits in six innings of work. He struck out three and did not walk a batter. The Pirates bullpen allowed a run on just on ehit over the final three innings.

The series finale is on Wednesday with the DBacks looking to avoid the sweep. Shelby Miller (3-5, 3.15) will go up against Chad Kuhl (3-2, 3.72).

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Game #55

PITTSBURGH 3, ARIZONA 1

Chad Kuhl was cool on Wednesday afternoon, tossing a solid 8 1/3 innings to pick up the victory.

5/31/17
Pittsburgh, PA (AP) – The Pittsburgh Pirates completed a sweep of the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday afternoon, 3-1 at PNC Park in sun-splashed downtown Pittsburgh. Chad Kuhl tossed 8 1/3 innings, allowing just one run as he scattered nine hits to pick up the victory.

John Jaso hit another home run to lead the Buc's offense.

Jordy Mercer got the Pirates on the board in the bottom of the third, hitting a solo home run off of Shelby Miller. John Jaso then blasted a two-run shot to center off of Miller in the third to make it 3-0.

That was all that Chad Kuhl (4-2) would need. He worked out of some jams, and did not allow a run until the ninth. Jake Lamb hit a one-out double off the top of the wall in center. He would score as shortstop Jordy Mercer threw the ball into the Pirates dugout, overthrowing third base, allowing Lamb to score.

Shelby Miller (3-6) was the hard luck loser for the slumping DBacks. He went seven innings, allowing the three runs on just four hits. He struck out five and did not issue a walk.

Arizona (29-26) will now head to Miami for a four game weekend series to conclude their eleven game road trip. They are currently (1-6) on the trip and have fallen one game back of the Giants in the National League West.

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Series Wrap-Up: Arizona @ Pittsburgh

May 29: Pittsburgh 7, Arizona 0
May 30: Pittsburgh 7, Arizona 2
May 31: Pittsburgh 3, Arizona 1

John Jaso will be sad to see the DBacks leaving town.

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Rough series vs Pirates.

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I picked up MLB 18 and transferred the 17 file to 18. I have played most of June and it has been a struggle. The DBacks are on a 7 game losing streak and sit 5.5 games back of the Dodgers in the NL West.

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Quote: Originally Posted by bigjdotcom01

I picked up MLB 18 and transferred the 17 file to 18. I have played most of June and it has been a struggle. The DBacks are on a 7 game losing streak and sit 5.5 games back of the Dodgers in the NL West.

Gotta love PS4's lol