Final Score
Pirates 9 – Dodgers 7
The Pirates rallied early and dug in deep, snapping the Dodgers’ momentum and delivering a gritty win in Pittsburgh.
Game Highlights
- Big Blast Interrupted by Bigger Rally: Ohtani connected for a milestone 100th Dodger home run, but Pittsburgh wasn’t done. They answered with a four-run first inning, lighting the spark early.
- Triolo and Pham Fuel Offensive Fire: Jared Triolo’s two doubles and two RBIs and Tommy Pham’s two-run double were the backbones of Pittsburgh’s run production.
- Trouble on the Mound for Kershaw: The veteran unravels early—four runs and several walks in five innings, snapping his five-start win streak.
- Drama Reigns with Controversial Call: A disputed strike call in the 7th nearly swung momentum back to LA, but Pirates’ batters and bullpen held firm.
- Ohtani and Smith Shine Without Spark: Both stars tallied three hits apiece, keeping L.A. within reach—but Pittsburgh’s offense never relented.
Clutch Crunch Take
The Pirates didn’t just withstand Ohtani’s milestone—they turned the game into a showcase of opportunism, spark, and resilience. This wasn’t about a home run—it was about the damage done when the spotlight turned elsewhere.