Diamondbacks protect their treasure in series preview vs Pirates

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 21: Pavin Smith #26 of the Arizona Diamondbacks lines out to center field against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the third inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on July 21, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)

The Diamondbacks seek to protect their treasures vs the thievin Pirates

The Diamondbacks are in Pittsburgh for a three-game series against the Pirates this week. The Dbacks are facing the Pirates for their 2nd series against them this year. Earlier this year, the Pirates came to Chase Field. The Dbacks swept the Pirates out of town rather easily.

Over the past few years, the Pirates have not been much of a challenge to the Sonoran snakes.…