Blake Snell keeps Pirates scoreless as Dodgers sweep series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:34 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Blake Snell threw six scoreless innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their 4-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 23, completing a three-game sweep. Despite his strong performance, during which he allowed only two hits and struck out six, Snell expressed dissatisfaction with his execution, citing excessive walks and a need for improvement. The Dodgers' pitching staff has excelled, with Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Tarik Skubal combining for five runs in 19.1 innings during the series. The Dodgers are gaining momentum as they head closer to the postseason, with key pitchers returning to health.
- •Blake Snell's six scoreless innings included six strikeouts and three walks.
- •The Dodgers completed a three-game sweep with the victory.
- •Snell has allowed just two runs in his last three starts.
- •Shohei Ohtani is expected to return to the rotation soon.
- •Tyler Glasnow is set to come off the injured list on August 25.
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Blake Snell Still Looking to Improve Despite Strong Return From IL
- 3:34 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers’ Blake Snell Makes Blunt Admission After Pirates Start
"The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates on the back of left-hander Blake Snell’s scoreless start. Snell kept the Pirates off the board for six innings, but didn’t sound too pleased with how his start went.“I just got to be better,” Snell told Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA. “I need […] The post Dodgers’ Blake Snell Makes Blunt Admission After Pirates Start appeared first on HEAVY.
"Los Angeles Dodgers starter Blake Snell logged another quality start Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he isn't satisfied just yet.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 7:05 PMBlake Snell Still Looking to Improve Despite Strong Return From IL
Los Angeles Dodgers starter Blake Snell logged another quality start Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he isn't satisfied just yet.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 3:34 AMDodgers’ Blake Snell Makes Blunt Admission After Pirates Start
The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates on the back of left-hander Blake Snell’s scoreless start. Snell kept the Pirates off the board for six innings, but didn’t sound too pleased with how his start went.“I just got to be better,” Snell told Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA. “I need […] The post Dodgers’ Blake Snell Makes Blunt Admission After Pirates Start appeared first on HEAVY.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 7:53 AM“Certain Fans of Shohei Ohtani Can’t Be Rational” – LA Radio Host Defends Dodgers Analyst After Backlash For Criticising $700M Star- MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 6:59 AMBraves' disappointing $18M Silver Slugger went off the grid following second PED suspension
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 5:40 AMBrewers fans won’t want to miss Jimmy Rollins’ honest admission
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 5:33 AMStephen A. Smith convinced MLB salary cap is imminent even after Dodgers lost NLCS to Brewers
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 5:31 AM"Wasn't The Same Guy This Season": Dodgers Told to Make Urgent Shohei Ohtani Call After Loss to Brewers
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 4:37 AMRays’ Kevin Cash names his Game 4 starter after Friday’s postponement
