The Arizona Diamondbacks and Pittsburgh Pirates split a two-game series in early August 2024, each taking a game in emphatic fashion. On August 2 in Phoenix, the Diamondbacks rolled to a 9-5 victory behind a potent offensive performance, while the next night — August 3 at PNC Park — the Pirates evened the series with a 4-2 win highlighted by late power from Bryan Reynolds and Joey Bart. For more on each club, see the Diamondbacks roster and season page (Baseball-Reference: Arizona Diamondbacks) and the Pirates season overview (Baseball-Reference: Pittsburgh Pirates).
August 3, 2024 — PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA: The Pirates claimed a 4-2 victory, with Bryan Reynolds and Joey Bart going deep. Reynolds’ two-run homer in the sixth broke a 1-1 tie and proved decisive. Kyle Nicolas was credited with the win for Pittsburgh; Slade Cecconi took the loss for Arizona.
August 2, 2024 — Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ: The Diamondbacks dominated a 9-5 win. Jake McCarthy enjoyed a career night with five hits, and Ketel Marte chipped in with a home run and three RBIs. The offensive outburst marked Arizona’s 10th win in 13 games, a stretch that noticeably improved their season momentum.
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
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
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
Team Strikeouts
10
7
Team Walks
3
3
Ground Outs
7
9
Fly Outs
5
6
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 (2024)
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 — Brian Reynolds (PIT) vs. Jake McCarthy (ARI)
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 (Selected Seasons)
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
Career-best five-hit game
5 Hits, 1 HR, 2 RBIs
Key Takeaways
Takeaway
Details
Offensive Firepower
The Diamondbacks showcased an explosive offense on August 2, piling up 13 hits and key contributions from Jake McCarthy and Ketel Marte.
Pitching Inconsistencies
Both teams had difficulty with their starting pitching across the two games; bullpen work and timely hitting ultimately decided each contest.
What’s Next
As the series continued, Pittsburgh focused on tightening up its defense and run prevention, while Arizona aimed to sustain its offensive momentum. For schedules and full box scores, visit the official MLB team pages: Pittsburgh Pirates and Arizona Diamondbacks.
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