Dodgers Shut Out in 2nd Consecutive Loss to Pirates
Bryan Reynolds and Andrew McCutchen each hit solo home runs, while Braxton Ashcraft's pitching limited the Dodgers, who stranded 10 runners on base, officials said.
- The Pittsburgh Pirates secured a 3-0 shutout win against the Los Angeles Dodgers at PNC Park on Wednesday night, earning the series victory.
- The Dodgers struggled offensively amid a four-loss slide in five games, compounded by Will Smith's hand injury and Shohei Ohtani's scratched pitching start due to illness.
- Pirates rookies dominated pitching, with Braxton Ashcraft starting scoreless for three innings, Mike Burrows earning the win over three innings, and Dennis Santana recording his 13th save.
- Early solo home runs by Bryan Reynolds and Andrew McCutchen gave the Pirates a lead, while the Dodgers struggled offensively, leaving 10 runners on base and going 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position.
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the team needs urgency and consistency, adding, "we just got to get it done," as the Dodgers maintain a 2.5-game NL West lead despite ongoing struggles.
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Pirates Shut Out Dodgers; Skenes Looks For Sweep - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA
The Pittsburgh Pirates shutout the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 last night at PNC Park. Five Pirate pitcher, four of them rookies, held the Dodgers without a run, despite six walks. Braxton Ashcraft started the game and pitched three scoreless innings. He allowed two hits, walking four and striking out four. Mike Burrows pitched the next three innings and earned the victory. Dennis Santana struck out two of the final three batters to earn his 13th sa…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew McCutchen and Bryan Reynolds homered off late starter Emmett Sheehan and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 on Wednesday night.


Pirates' surge continues with shutout of Dodgers
Bryan Reynolds and Andrew McCutchen each homered and Joey Bart hit an RBI double to propel the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night.
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