The Arizona Diamondbacks (26-20) and Pittsburgh Pirates (24-21) play a rubber match on Sunday at 1:35 PM ET, with the series deadlocked at 1-1.

The Diamondbacks will look to Merrill Kelly (4-3) versus the Pirates and Roansy Contreras (3-4).

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Diamondbacks vs. Pirates Pitcher Matchup Info

  • Date: Sunday, May 21, 2023
  • Time: 1:35 PM ET
  • TV: SportsNet PT
  • Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Venue: PNC Park
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
  • Probable Pitchers: Kelly - ARI (4-3, 3.27 ERA) vs Contreras - PIT (3-4, 4.40 ERA)

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Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Merrill Kelly

  • Kelly (4-3) will take to the mound for the Diamondbacks and make his 10th start of the season.
  • The right-hander's last start was on Tuesday, when he tossed seven innings while giving up one earned run on four hits in a matchup with the Oakland Athletics.
  • The 34-year-old has pitched in nine games this season with a 3.27 ERA and 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .197.
  • He has started nine games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in five of them.
  • Kelly will look to finish five or more innings for the ninth start in a row.

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Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Roansy Contreras

  • Contreras (3-4 with a 4.40 ERA and 32 strikeouts in 45 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Pirates, his ninth of the season.
  • The right-hander's last appearance was on Saturday, May 13 against the Baltimore Orioles, when he tossed seven innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing five hits.
  • In eight games this season, the 23-year-old has put up a 4.40 ERA and 6.4 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .265 to opposing batters.
  • Contreras has four quality starts under his belt this season.
  • Contreras is aiming for his seventh straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.6 frames per start.
  • Among pitchers who qualify in MLB play this season, the 23-year-old ranks 55th in ERA (4.40), 65th in WHIP (1.444), and 65th in K/9 (6.4).

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