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Strong storms were anticipated for Sunday's Diamondbacks vs. Pirates game in Pittsburgh. Scattered storms were in the forecast until around 6 pm. It is important to understand a sportsbook's rules pertaining to suspended and postponed games, some of which differ across the board.
Remember that forecasts are subject to change.
General Rules Pertaining to Types of Bets
If the game is postponed before it begins and is not played within 48 hours of the original start time, all bets are voided, and your stake is refunded at most online sportsbooks.
If the game starts but is suspended and not completed within 48 hours, bets are voided unless the outcome of a specific market has already been determined at most online sportsbooks.
Impacts on Types of Bets
Single Bets: These are voided if the game isn't completed within the 48-hour window, and your stake is returned.
Parlay Bets: If one leg of your parlay is voided due to a postponed game, that leg is removed, and the parlay continues with the remaining selections. The odds and potential payout are adjusted accordingly.
Player Props: These require all listed players to be active. If a player doesn't participate, the bet is voided.
Totals
If the game goes at least 9 innings (or 8.5 if the home team is winning), the total bet is counted and will be graded accordingly based on the score at the time of suspension.
Should the game be called off prior to 8.5 innings (or 9 full innings if the visiting team is ahead), the total bet is voided at most books. It will therefore be marked as "no action" and refunded in most cases.
In the event of a game suspension that resumes the next day (or within 24 hours), the game is deemed as "unofficial" as it applies to totals bets. Therefore, they are voided. However, some books do treat suspensions when resumed the next day differently in regard to totals so it is important to check individual sportsbook rules.
Diamondbacks vs. Pirates
PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (7-11, 5.58 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 116 strikeouts); Pirates: Paul Skenes (5-8, 1.91 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 137 strikeouts)
Pirates -158, Diamondbacks +133; over/under is 7 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates and Arizona Diamondbacks meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series.
Pittsburgh is 43-62 overall and 30-25 at home. Pirates pitchers have a collective 3.76 ERA, which ranks ninth in MLB play.
Arizona has a 25-26 record on the road and a 51-54 record overall. Diamondbacks hitters have a collective .326 on-base percentage, the third-ranked percentage in the NL.
The teams meet Sunday for the sixth time this season. The Pirates lead the season series 3-2.
TOP PERFORMERS: Oneil Cruz leads the Pirates with 33 extra base hits (14 doubles, two triples and 17 home runs). Tommy Pham is 13 for 37 with three doubles, a triple, a home run and three RBI over the past 10 games.
Geraldo Perdomo has 22 doubles, two triples and 10 home runs for the Diamondbacks. Eugenio Suarez is 10 for 35 with a double, seven home runs and 12 RBI over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Pirates: 5-5, .227 batting average, 4.55 ERA, outscored by 15 runs
Diamondbacks: 5-5, .243 batting average, 3.20 ERA, outscored opponents by seven runs
- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
