Diamondbacks Seek to Halt Skid Against Struggling Pirates
- WinFact
- May 26
- 2 min read
Updated: May 27
The Arizona Diamondbacks return to Chase Field on Memorial Day šļø looking to end a five-game slide as they host the Pittsburgh Pirates, who are battling their own offensive woes. Both teams are searching for traction, but for very different reasons.

š Game Info
Date:Ā Monday, May 26, 2025
Time:Ā 8:10 PM ET
Location:Ā Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
š Team Performance Metrics
Arizona Diamondbacks (26ā27)
Runs per game: 5.1 (5th in MLB)
OPS (last 14 days): .823 (2nd)
Slugging: .447 (4th)
Doubles: 107 (1st)
Bullpen ERA: 5.12 (28th)
Pittsburgh Pirates (19ā35)
Runs per game: 3.0 (30th)
OPS (last 14 days): .659 (24th)
Doubles: 62 (30th)
Team ERA: 4.38 (20th)
š Key Player Trends
Diamondbacks
Corbin CarrollĀ continues to lead with 15 home runs and 34 RBIs, holding a .265 average.
Ketel MarteĀ is maintaining a steady .267 average and contributes with consistent OBP.
Josh NaylorĀ is batting .297 with 4 homers and 23 RBIs, giving Arizona lineup stability.
Pirates
Oneil CruzĀ remains their power threat with 11 homers and 23 RBIs but hits just .236.
Andrew HeaneyĀ enters with a 3-3 record and 2.91 ERA across 55.2 innings.
š§ Tactical Matchup Analysis
Starting Pitchers
Pirates:Ā Andrew Heaney (LHP) ā 3-3, 2.91 ERA, 1.13 WHIP
D-Backs:Ā Ryne Nelson (RHP) ā 1-1, 4.60 ERA, 1.15 WHIP
Heaney has been sharp lately, posting a 2.25 ERA over his last three starts. Heāll need to neutralize a Diamondbacks lineup that ranks among MLBās best against lefties and rarely strikes out (16.2% K rate vs LHPāthe lowest in baseball).
Nelson, meanwhile, is still ramping up in his third start of the season and faces a Pirates offense that, while anemic, has shown modest recent improvement.
Offensive/Defensive DynamicsArizonaās top-five offense is powered by extra-base hits, particularly doubles. Their ability to apply pressure early is clearābut bullpen volatility remains a liability. The Pirates' strength lies in their rotation, but the lack of run support and weak situational hitting continues to hamper their potential.
š Home/Away & Historical Trends
D-Backs at Home:Ā 12ā13
Pirates on the Road:Ā 8ā18
Last 10 Meetings:Ā Arizona leads 7ā3
Over/Under (Last 5):Ā Over is 4ā1
š§© Final Analytical Summary
Arizona comes in with a clear offensive edgeāranking near the top of MLB in most slugging and contact metrics. If they can jump on Heaney early, the game shifts firmly in their favor, especially given how poorly Pittsburgh performs when trailing.
That said, the Diamondbacks' unreliable bullpen opens the door for a late-inning swing if Pittsburgh can keep it close. Heaney has been their most stable arm, and if he pitches into the late innings, it could suppress Arizona's momentum.
Overall, Arizona holds the advantage in firepower, recent hitting trends, and matchup fitābut bullpen concerns make this anything but a lock. Expect a tight contest if Pittsburghās pitching holds, but Arizona has more paths to a win.