Alek Thomas drives in run in Dodgers' victory over Pirates
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 2:19 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Alek Thomas made an impact in his Dodgers debut on August 22, driving in a run during a 4-3 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium. After being traded from the Diamondbacks, Thomas was called up due to an injury to Andy Pages. He hit an RBI single in the fourth inning and contributed defensively, while Tarik Skubal recovered from a rough first inning to strike out 11 over seven innings. The Dodgers extended their winning streak to five games, taking the series against the Pirates.
- •Alek Thomas drove in a run in his first game with the Dodgers.
- •Tarik Skubal struck out 11 in his seven-inning outing.
- •Dodgers have won five straight games for the first time since late May.
- •Pittsburgh starter Jared Jones lasted four innings, giving up two runs.
- •Kyle Tucker ended an 0-for-26 slump with a go-ahead single.
- 2:19 AMYahoo Sports — Once booed in L.A., Alek Thomas delivers for Dodgers in victory over Pirates
"Alek Thomas drives in a run during his Dodgers debut and Tarik Skubal overcomes a rocky first inning as the Dodgers extend their winning streak to five games.
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