Pirates at Diamondbacks 6/12/18 - MLB Picks & Predictions
The Pittsburgh Pirates continue their three-game series on the road Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Pirates were able to snap a three-game losing streak on Sunday with a 7-1 win over the Chicago Cubs before heading for Monday’s opening game with Arizona. Josh Harrison had a leadoff home run and Gregory Polanco hit a triple with the based loaded to lead the Pittsburgh attack.
David Peralta leads the Diamondbacks with a .276 batting average and team high 62 hits. Paul Goldschmidt is the team leader in home runs with 12 and RBIs with 31. Arizona has a team batting average of .223 while opposing hitters are averaging the same .233 at the plate against Diamondbacks pitching. On Tuesday, the D-Backs will send Clay Buchholz to the mound. The right-hander this season is 1-1 with an ERA of 1.88, 21 Ks and 3 BBs.
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Arizona has played well of late winning 4 of its last 5 overall and 5 of its last 6 at home. The Pirates however, have lost 4 of their last 5 on the road and 5 of their last 6 against NL West opponents. Final Score Prediction, Arizona D-Backs win high scoring game 7-4.