Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Rodriguez works deeper into games, 5.7 IP per start versus 4.9.
·Rodriguez holds a 11-point P-Score advantage, 62 to 51.
·Chandler enters with a 4.28 road ERA; Rodriguez owns a 3.18 ERA at home.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Chandler arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 48% | 98.3 |
| Slider | 21% | 91.1 |
| Changeup | 14% | 91.5 |
| Sinker | 8% | 97.7 |
| Curveball | 4% | 86.8 |
| Sweeper | 4% | 87.8 |
Rodriguez arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 40% | 92.1 |
| Changeup | 27% | 85.4 |
| Cutter | 14% | 88.9 |
| Curveball | 12% | 79.6 |
| Sinker | 8% | 91.6 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.701OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
0.697OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
Lineups
Final lineupsOrder from the stored snapshot; treat as unofficial until the card is filed.Full lineup page Lineups not announced
Neither club has posted a batting order. Handedness composition, H-Score leaders and batter-vs-pitcher samples appear here as soon as the first order is filed — typically two to three hours before first pitch.
Team comparison
Results
PIT·
AZ+2988th
Run differential
+26213th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Pirates?+
Bubba Chandler is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Diamondbacks?+
Eduardo Rodriguez is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
8:00 PM ET.
Where is the game being played?+
Venue is not listed for this game.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
Bubba Chandler is at 51; Eduardo Rodriguez is at 62. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.