mlb Game Recap
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Recap - Pirates Over Dodgers 5-3
Los Angeles dropped a 5-3 decision at PNC Park on Thursday as Pittsburgh legged out a win behind winning pitcher Paul Skenes.
The Pirates were a -105 underdog in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 7.
Pittsburgh got 1.2 innings from Yohan Ramirez, who gave up 0 earned runs on 1 hits, while striking out 2. Paul Skenes earned the victory, while the Pirates got 2 RBIs from Nick Yorke in the win.
Los Angeles got a 1-inning outing from Kirby Yates in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Michael Conforto had 2 hits in the loss for the Dodgers.
The battle of the bats favored Pittsburgh as they had 9 hits, while Los Angeles only had 8.
Colin Holderman pitched the final 0.2 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.
Pittsburgh heads into a battle against Milwaukee. Los Angeles, meanwhile, will have their next action against Baltimore.