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Pirates drop a brutal series to a playoff rival at the worst possible time. • **Pirates** lost 3-0 as Eduardo Rodríguez shut them down over 8 dominant innings • **Pirates** blanked by Arizona, with Gabriel Moreno's 2-run homer doing the damage • **Pirates** dropped the series to the Diamondbacks, a direct wild-card competitor • **Pirates** continued to struggle vs. lefties, a recurring issue flagged in Buc Notes • **Pirates** officially cut a former Yankees/Dodgers pitcher from the roster **What to watch:** Whether Pittsburgh can bounce back fast — every game against a playoff contender now carries extra weight. The lineup's set. Drop in.