Humberto Mejia was solid enough making his first start for the D-backs since coming over from the Marlins in the Starling Marte trade at the 2020 deadline. Unfortunately, the difference on this night in Pittsburgh was the bullpen performances:
Arizona: 3 IP, 2 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 4 BB, 2 SO
Pittsburgh: 4.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 SO
The D-backs blew a four-run lead here, with the Pirates scoring the winning run without the benefit of a hit. It was the 31st loss charged to the Arizona bullpen this season: the franchise record of 35, set in 2018, is surely within sight.
Diamondbacks 5, Pirates 6: Mejia-league D-backs debut blown by bullpen
