Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, July 27, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET
The Pittsburgh Pirates are starting a three-game set as they welcome the Arizona Diamondbacks for their annual trip to PNC Park.
Getting the start for the Pirates is Mitch Keller, who boasts a 6-7 record with a 5.90 ERA. In Keller’s last start against the New York Yankees, he pitched five innings, giving up three hits and no runs in a 5-3 victory at Yankee Stadium. This is Keller’s second start against the Diamondbacks this season. He pitched six innings, giving up four hits and two earned runs, back on May
7 in a 4-2 victory against the Snakes at Chase Field.
Merrill Kelly is making the start for the D-Backs in the first game of the series. Kelly is coming off of a win in his last start against the Athletics. He pitched five innings, giving up five hits and two runs in a 15-5 route at home. Kelly is looking for his fourth victory in the month of July after picking up five losses in June.
Both teams are right in the thick of things in the NL Wild Card standings, making this a massive series for Arizona and Pittsburgh. With the trade deadline a week away, these games could have a lot of weight in determining what each team does ahead of Aug. 3.
Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pittsburgh
Pitching Matchup: Merrill Kelly (8-8, 5.12 ERA) vs. Mitch Keller (6-7, 5.90 ERA)
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