Diamondbacks Look to Complete Pittsburgh Sweep After Wild Extra-Inning Escape

The Diamondbacks just stole one at PNC Park in extra innings, outlasting the Pirates 8-7 in a game that had no business being that close. Arizona's bats did enough damage early, but their bullpen nearly gift-wrapped it back to Pittsburgh before escaping in the 10th. That's two straight gut-punch losses for the Buccos, who are starting to look like a team that can't close the deal when it matters.

Now the Diamondbacks smell blood. They've got momentum, confidence, and a Pirates squad that's reeling after watching another winnable game slip through their fingers. Pittsburgh's pitching staff has to be gassed after yesterday's marathon, and their lineup—already prone to cold stretches—looked lifeless when it counted most late in that game.

Arizona should be licking their chops here. They're the better team, they just proved they can win ugly in hostile territory, and Pittsburgh's psyche has to be fractured. The Pirates needed that win yesterday to salvage some dignity in this series, and they blew it. Expect the Diamondbacks to pile on and complete the sweep with authority. Pittsburgh's season is starting to circle the drain, and another loss here might be the final flush. DarkHorse hasn't posted a pick yet, but don't be shocked if the sharps hammer Arizona when the number drops.