Skubal Dominates Early
The Pittsburgh Pirates took an early lead, scoring three runs in the first inning to establish a 3-0 advantage. However, Los Angeles Dodgers starter Tarik Skubal responded with a dominant performance, striking out 11 batters over seven innings. Skubal allowed five hits and three earned runs while walking one batter, setting the stage for a late rally.
The Dodgers trailed by one run entering the bottom of the fifth inning, having managed to close the gap from three runs to one in the fourth.
Late Rally Decides It
In the bottom of the fifth, the Dodgers mounted the decisive offensive push. Tucker singled to right field, driving in Mookie Betts and Max Muncy to put Los Angeles ahead 4-3. This was the final run of the game, as the Pirates were unable to answer in the top of the sixth.
The Dodgers’ bullpen secured the win, with Evan Phillips recording the hold in 0.2 innings. Phillips allowed one hit and no earned runs while striking out two batters. Jack Dreyer followed with 0.1 scoreless innings, allowing no hits and striking out one.
Tanner Scott closed the game with the save, pitching one inning without allowing a hit or an earned run, while striking out one batter.