Dodgers face Pirates Tuesday as Paul Skenes takes the mound

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Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Dodgers face Pirates Tuesday as Paul Skenes takes the mound
Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers open a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday at PNC Park. The game is set to begin at 3:40 p.m. PT, with Dodgers left-hander Eric Lauer starting opposite Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes. Skenes has a 3.09 ERA this season but has allowed 15 runs in his last four starts, all Pirates losses. This matchup is anticipated as it will feature Shohei Ohtani as a hitter but not as a starting pitcher, as he will start on Wednesday. Monday marks a day off for the Dodgers before the series opener.

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  • Dodgers face Pirates on Tuesday at PNC Park
  • Game starts at 3:40 p.m. PT
  • Paul Skenes has 3.09 ERA but recent struggles
  • Eric Lauer starts for the Dodgers
  • Shohei Ohtani to start for Dodgers on Wednesday
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The Dodgers are off on Monday before opening a road series against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Tuesday night, and will face off against Paul Skenes in the first game. Skenes has a 3.09 ERA and 2.29 xERA this season, though has allowed 15 runs (13 earned) in 20 innings over his last […]

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Shohei Ohtani is back on the mound for the Dodgers in the middle game of the series against the Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. Ohtani has allowed seven total runs (five earned) in his 10 starts, and in none of his 61 innings has allowed multiple runs. His 0.74 ERA is best in the […]

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