Dodgers face tough matchup with Pirates' ace Paul Skenes tonight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 6:04 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Pittsburgh Pirates tonight at PNC Park at 3:40 p.m. PT. The Dodgers have struggled at PNC Park, losing four consecutive series and nine of their last 12 games against the Pirates since 2022. Paul Skenes will start for the Pirates, having previously dominated the Dodgers last year with no runs allowed over 12 1/3 innings in two starts. Skenes enters this game with a 3.09 ERA this season after a rough stretch, while the Dodgers look to improve their scoring after a week of inconsistent offensives.
- •Game time set for 3:40 p.m. PT at PNC Park.
- •Dodgers lost nine of 12 games against Pirates since 2022.
- •Paul Skenes dominated Dodgers in 2025, allowing no runs in two starts.
- •Skenes struggles this season with a 3.09 ERA amid recent losses.
- •Dodgers seek to regain offensive rhythm after scoring struggles last week.
- 6:04 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers face tough task vs. Paul Skenes in Pirates opener
"Dodgers have lost their last four series at PNC Park, dropping nine of 12 games to Pirates since 2022
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