Pirates Mike Burrows Pitches Six Scoreless in 1-0 Extra-Innings Loss to Diamondbacks

Mike Burrows delivered the best start of his career on Friday, pitching a career-high six scoreless innings with three hits allowed, one walk, and five strikeouts in a narrow 1-0 extra-innings loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Despite his strong outing, the Pittsburgh Pirates managed only one hit throughout the game and were ultimately defeated in the 11th inning on a sacrifice fly. Burrows’ performance marked his first quality start and showcased improved consistency, holding a 4.15 ERA and 1.31-1.33 WHIP over 52 innings this season. The Pirates struggled offensively, leaving several runners stranded in the late innings, including a pinch-runner left on third base in the 11th. Relief pitchers Braxton Ashcraft, Isaac Mattson, Dennis Santana, and David Bednar combined for three scoreless innings but could not secure a win. The Pirates continue their season with a mix of perplexing results following the All-Star break, including losses to struggling teams and wins over strong opponents.