Dodgers face Pirates with Yoshinobu Yamamoto starting today
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 11:20 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to play the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 21, 2026, as they aim to extend a recent three-game winning streak. Kyle Tucker, who is under pressure to break out of a slump, is included in the lineup. The Dodgers will rely on starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who looks to capitalize on his home-field advantage after recovering from an illness. The matchup features Dodgers facing right-hander Bubba Chandler, known for his strong strikeout numbers but inconsistency.
- •Game scheduled for August 21, 2026, at home for the Dodgers.
- •Dodgers' lineup includes Tucker in hopes of ending his slump.
- •Yamamoto takes the mound, aiming for strong performance after illness.
- •Pirates oppose with right-hander Bubba Chandler starting for them.
- •Both teams are monitoring playoff implications as the season nears its end.
- 11:20 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Lineup vs. Pirates: Kyle Tucker In, Yoshinobu Yamamoto Starts
"The Dodgers are opening up a tricky series against the Pirates on Friday, as they look to build on a sudden three-game winning streak.
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