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Diamondbacks Stumble as Trade Deadline Approaches

7/28/2025

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The Arizona Diamondbacks faced a tough series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, suffering back-to-back shutouts, 2-0 and 6-0. Zac Gallen's struggles pushed his ERA to 5.60, while Merrill Kelly shone with only one earned run allowed. With just one run in 20 innings at PNC Park, the pressure mounts as the trade deadline approaches.

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Story summary

The Arizona Diamondbacks faced a tough series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, suffering back-to-back shutouts, 2-0 and 6-0. Zac Gallen's struggles pushed his ERA to 5.60, while Merrill Kelly shone with only one earned run allowed. With just one run in 20 innings at PNC Park, the pressure mounts as the trade deadline approaches.