Pirates vs Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks secured a thrilling 9-8 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, highlighted by Josh Bell's remarkable debut where he homered from both sides of the plate, and Ketel Marte also contributed two home runs. The Diamondbacks built a significant 5-0 lead in the first inning, thanks to early home runs from Marte, Joc Pederson, and Bell. However, the Pirates fought back, taking a 7-6 lead in the sixth inning after a four-run rally. The game shifted again in the eighth, where Geraldo Perdomo hit a go-ahead double, setting the stage for Marte's second homer in the ninth. Arizona's win marked their fourth consecutive victory and eighth in nine games, keeping them in contention for a wild card spot in the National League. The Diamondbacks' victory comes despite a tough outing for Pirates' starter Luis Ortiz, who allowed six runs in 5 1/3 innings.