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Rodriguez, D-backs dominate Pirates 9-0 at Chase Field

PUBLISHED May 6, 2026, 1:19 AM ET

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PHOENIX — Eduardo Rodriguez delivered seven strong innings, allowing two hits and striking out seven as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-0 on Tuesday at Chase Field. Arizona built an early 2-0 lead and broke the game open with a five-run sixth inning, producing the club’s largest margin of victory this season. The victory ended Arizona’s recent quality-start drought and dropped Rodriguez’s season ERA to 2.50 while improving his record to 3-0; contributors included Gabriel Moreno, Geraldo Perdomo, Ketel Marte, Ildemaro Vargas and Corbin Carroll. Pittsburgh’s outing featured command issues — notably six walks by starter Bubba Chandler and ineffective relief from Yohan Ramirez — and marked the Pirates’ fourth shutout loss.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Early season: Ildemaro Vargas earned NL Player of the Month for March/April, hitting .377 with a 1.051 OPS.
April 17: Arizona’s last recorded quality start prior to Tuesday’s outing, establishing a drought.
Pre-game: Arizona carried a 5.07 ERA, the worst mark in the National League entering the matchup.
Tuesday at Chase Field: Eduardo Rodriguez pitched seven innings, two hits allowed, seven strikeouts; D-backs scored five runs in the sixth.
Postgame: Arizona won 9-0; Rodriguez improved to 3-0 and ERA dropped to 2.50; Pittsburgh noted for walks, defensive misplay and their fourth shutout loss.

News Intelligence

This game is a morale booster for D-backs fans. It ends a quality-start drought and shows the team's potential. If you're a baseball fan, it's a reminder that even struggling teams can have standout performances.

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Who Benefited

The Arizona Diamondbacks benefited most: they secured a 9-0 victory, received a quality start from Eduardo Rodriguez (seven innings, two hits, seven strikeouts), saw a midgame offensive surge in the sixth inning, and gained a measurable boost to pitching statistics and clubhouse momentum.

Who Impacted

The Pittsburgh Pirates suffered the loss, exposing pitching command problems (notably six walks by Bubba Chandler and five runs charged to reliever Yohan Ramirez), a defensive lapse on a catchable fly, and another shutout that highlighted offensive struggles and bullpen vulnerabilities.

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