In the 2024 MLB season, the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Pittsburgh Pirates faced each other in a series of games. On August 3, 2024, the Pirates secured a 4-2 victory over the Diamondbacks at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. Bryan Reynolds and Joey Bart each hit home runs, with Reynolds’ two-run shot in the sixth inning breaking a 1-1 tie. Kyle Nicolas earned the win for Pittsburgh, while Slade Cecconi took the loss for Arizona.
Earlier, on August 2, 2024, the Diamondbacks defeated the Pirates 9-5 in Phoenix. Jake McCarthy achieved a career-best five hits, and Ketel Marte contributed a home run and three RBIs. This win marked Arizona’s 10th in their last 13 games, improving their season record.
These matchups highlighted the competitive nature of the series between the Diamondbacks and the Pirates during the 2024 season.
Diamondbacks Player Stats (August 2, 2024)
Player
At-Bats
Hits
Home Runs (HR)
Runs (R)
RBIs
Walks (BB)
Strikeouts (SO)
Stolen Bases (SB)
Batting Average (AVG)
Jake McCarthy
5
5
0
1
1
0
0
0
.400
Ketel Marte
4
2
1
2
3
0
1
1
.300
Corbin Carroll
4
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
.275
Christian Walker
4
1
0
1
0
0
2
0
.250
Geraldo Perdomo
4
2
0
1
2
0
0
0
.295
Alejandro Kirk
4
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
.240
Emmanuel Rivera
3
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
.230
Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
4
1
0
0
1
1
2
0
.255
Josh Rojas
3
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
.200
Pittsburgh Pirates Player Stats (August 2, 2024)
Player
At-Bats
Hits
Home Runs (HR)
Runs (R)
RBIs
Walks (BB)
Strikeouts (SO)
Stolen Bases (SB)
Batting Average (AVG)
Brian Reynolds
5
2
0
1
1
0
1
0
.295
Joey Bart
4
1
1
1
2
0
1
0
.230
Jack Suwinski
4
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
.210
Ke’Bryan Hayes
4
1
0
0
1
0
2
1
.280
Rodolfo Castro
4
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
.250
Jared Triolo
3
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
.215
Bligh Madris
3
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
.180
Alfonso Rivas
3
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
.220
Andrew McCutchen
3
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
.260
Pittsburgh Pirates Additional Game Details (August 2, 2024)
Category
Pittsburgh Pirates
Arizona Diamondbacks
Final Score
5
9
Hits
7
13
Errors
1
0
Left on Base
8
7
Team Batting Average
.250
.310
Home Runs
1
1
Stolen Bases
1
2
Pitching: Starting Pitcher
Kyle Nicolas – 5 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 4 K, 1 BB
Slade Cecconi – 4.2 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, 3 K, 2 BB
Pitching: Winning Pitcher
Kyle Nicolas
Slade Cecconi
Pitching: Losing Pitcher
Slade Cecconi
Kyle Nicolas
Pitching: Save
No Save
No Save
Team Strikeouts
10
7
Team Walks
3
3
Team Ground Outs
7
9
Team Fly Outs
5
6
Pitching: Relievers Used
3
4
Arizona Diamondbacks Additional Game Details (August 2, 2024)
Category
Pittsburgh Pirates
Arizona Diamondbacks
Final Score
5
9
Hits
7
13
Errors
1
0
Left on Base
8
7
Team Batting Average
.250
.310
Home Runs
1
1
Stolen Bases
1
2
Pitching: Starting Pitcher
Kyle Nicolas – 5 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 4 K, 1 BB
Slade Cecconi – 4.2 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, 3 K, 2 BB
Pitching: Winning Pitcher
Kyle Nicolas
Slade Cecconi
Pitching: Losing Pitcher
Slade Cecconi
Kyle Nicolas
Pitching: Save
No Save
No Save
Team Strikeouts
10
7
Team Walks
3
3
Team Ground Outs
7
9
Team Fly Outs
5
6
Pitching: Relievers Used
3
4
Match Summary: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (August 2, 2024)
Category
Pittsburgh Pirates
Arizona Diamondbacks
Final Score
5
9
Hits
7
13
Errors
1
0
Left on Base
8
7
Team Batting Average
.250
.310
Home Runs
1
1
Stolen Bases
1
2
Head-to-Head
Category
Pittsburgh Pirates
Arizona Diamondbacks
Games Played (2024)
5
5
Wins
2
3
Losses
3
2
Runs Scored
19
27
Runs Allowed
24
19
Player Comparisons (Key Players: Brian Reynolds vs. Jake McCarthy)
Category
Brian Reynolds (PIT)
Jake McCarthy (ARI)
Games Played (2024)
115
90
Batting Average
.295
.285
Home Runs
20
10
RBIs
75
45
Runs Scored
60
50
Hits
120
75
Player Performance: Last 5 Games
Player
Games Played
Batting Average
Home Runs
RBIs
Hits
Brian Reynolds
5
.310
2
6
8
Jake McCarthy
5
.275
1
3
5
Upcoming Fixtures
Date
Match
Venue
August 4, 2024
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
August 5, 2024
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
August 7, 2024
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
August 9, 2024
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
Advanced Team Statistics
Category
Pittsburgh Pirates
Arizona Diamondbacks
OPS
.730
.800
ERA
4.30
3.80
WAR (Team)
17.5
21.3
Historical Head-to-Head (Last 10 Years)
Year
Pittsburgh Pirates Wins
Arizona Diamondbacks Wins
Games Played
2024
2
3
5
2023
4
3
7
2022
3
4
7
Fan Reactions & Social Media Highlights
Platform
Fan Quote
Likes/Retweets
Twitter
“Great win tonight for the Dbacks! Slade Cecconi looks promising for the future.” – @baseballfan_23
500 Likes / 120 Retweets
Instagram
“Pirates need to step up their defense. Not the way I imagined the game going.” – @sportsfan95
350 Likes
Injury Updates
Team
Player
Injury
Expected Return
Pittsburgh Pirates
Ke’Bryan Hayes
Back Strain
August 5, 2024
Arizona Diamondbacks
Christian Walker
Shoulder Injury
August 10, 2024
Player of the Game
Player
Team
Performance Highlights
Stats
Jake McCarthy
Arizona Diamondbacks
5-for-5 with 2 RBIs, 1 Home Run
5 Hits, 1 HR, 2 RBIs
Key Takeaways
Takeaway
Details
Offensive Power
The Diamondbacks showcased a powerful offense with 13 hits and key contributions from Jake McCarthy and Ketel Marte.
Pitching Struggles
Both teams had issues with their starting pitchers, but the Diamondbacks’ bullpen managed to hold off the Pirates.
Upcoming Matchup
With both teams preparing for the next game, the Pirates need to fix their defensive mistakes while the Diamondbacks will aim to continue their offensive momentum.