Pirates erase 6-run deficit but fall to Dbacks in extras, lose ground in Wild Card race

The Pittsburgh Pirates mounted a comeback to erase a six-run deficit but ultimately lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-7 in 12 innings on Tuesday night at PNC Park. The extra-innings defeat dealt a blow to Pittsburgh's Wild Card hopes, as they lost ground in the postseason race. The game was reported by Danny Demilio on July 29, 2026.