Dodgers blow lead late in 9-8 loss to Pirates despite Ohtani's strong showing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 2:24 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-8 on June 10 after leading for most of the game. Shohei Ohtani pitched 6.2 innings, allowing four runs on six hits and striking out eight but did not earn a decision. The Dodgers led 6-1 after a grand slam by Ryan Ward, but their bullpen collapsed in the seventh and eighth innings, surrendering five runs. Ohtani contributed offensively with a two-run home run in the ninth, but it wasn't enough as Los Angeles couldn't complete the rally.
- •Ohtani allowed four runs over 6.2 innings pitched.
- •The Dodgers led 6-1 after a grand slam by Ryan Ward.
- •Five runs in the eighth inning led to the Dodgers' defeat.
- •Ohtani hit his 12th homer of the season in the ninth.
- •The Dodgers can still win the series with a win on June 11.
- 2:24 AMYahoo Sports — Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Stumbles In Bid For 7th Win
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"The Los Angeles Dodgers lost 9-8 to the Pittsburgh Pirates despite leading for a while and having a good start from Shohei Ohtani.
"Usually masterful pitcher Shohei Ohtani struggled against the Pittsburgh Pirates in his quest for his 10th victory of the season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 2:24 AMLos Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Stumbles In Bid For 7th Win
Usually masterful pitcher Shohei Ohtani struggled against the Pittsburgh Pirates in his quest for his 10th victory of the season.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 2:11 AMDodgers Let Win Slip Away in Brutal Bullpen Collapse vs. Pirates
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost 9-8 to the Pittsburgh Pirates despite leading for a while and having a good start from Shohei Ohtani.
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