PHOENIX – The Diamondbacks might have found their future ace in Brandon Pfaadt after Wednesday’s matchup against the San Francisco Giants.
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Arizona D-Backs pitcher Pfaadt (32) throws to the San Francisco Giants in the first inning at Chase Field on Sept. 17, 2025. © Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Brandon Pfaadt had not only a stellar outing on Wednesday afternoon but also didn’t allow a hit until the top of the sixth inning when Giants CF Drew Gilbert hit a single to right field. It was a pure pitchers’ duel between Brandon Pfaadt and Justin Verlander, as Pfaadt only allowed one hit in nine innings with seven strikeouts.
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Pfaadt (32) throws to the San Francisco Giants in the first inning at Chase Field on Sept. 17, 2025. © Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Having a starting pitcher that keeps the D-Backs in contention is one thing, but going deep into crucial matchups late in the season is another. Limiting the usage of the bullpen will be paramount if the D-Backs want to perform well in the MLB postseason.
D-Backs fans react to Brandon Pfaadt’s start:
Pfilthy Pfaadt is getting in postseason mode 🦾 get him in there!!!
— beat by the dbacks? (@ketelmemore) September 17, 2025
unbelievable today 🫡👏🏻
— 👻 (@ericrileyy) September 17, 2025
BRANDON PFAADT NINE INNINGS PITCHED AND ONLY GIVING UP 1 HIT. WOW!!
— 🌵 Mr. Az (@MrAzSports) September 17, 2025
The D-Backs were attempting to not only get a victory on Wednesday, but sweep a team that is fighting for an NL Wild Card spot as well. Although the bats weren’t able to come alive, the consistent bullpen problems were on display, and the D-Backs were defeated in extra innings by the San Francisco Giants. If the Diamondbacks aren’t able to capitalize on these phenomenal performances from their starting pitching, it will be a tough time having any success, let alone making a playoff run. Arizona must avoid these close matchups that could leave them on the outside looking in.
Take a bow, Brandon. pic.twitter.com/laC2corEA1
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) September 17, 2025
Sep 6, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona D-Backs pitcher Pfaadt (32) looks towards first during the sixth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
