Dodgers overpower Pirates as Freeman reaches 2,500 hits
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 2:41 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-2 in the series opener on June 9. The game was tied 2-2 until the seventh inning when the Dodgers scored 10 runs. Freddie Freeman achieved his 2,500th hit during the game. Eric Lauer pitched 5.2 innings, allowing two runs. The Dodgers have relied on Lauer due to injuries in their starting rotation.
- •Dodgers scored 10 runs in the seventh inning.
- •Freddie Freeman reached 2,500 career hits.
- •Eric Lauer pitched 5.2 innings with two earned runs.
- •Pirates' bullpen struggled after Paul Skenes left the game.
- •Game took place at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
- 2:41 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers erupt for 10-run seventh, rout Pirates as Freeman reaches 2,500 hits
- 2:08 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Pour It on Pirates as Freeman Gets 2,500th Hit
"PITTSBURGH — For six innings Tuesday night at PNC Park, it looked like the Dodgers and Pirates were headed toward a classic pitchers' duel.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers rolled over the Pittsburgh Pirates, beating them 12-2 on Tuesday, June 9th, in the series opener.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 2:41 AMDodgers erupt for 10-run seventh, rout Pirates as Freeman reaches 2,500 hits
PITTSBURGH — For six innings Tuesday night at PNC Park, it looked like the Dodgers and Pirates were headed toward a classic pitchers' duel.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 2:08 AMDodgers Pour It on Pirates as Freeman Gets 2,500th Hit
The Los Angeles Dodgers rolled over the Pittsburgh Pirates, beating them 12-2 on Tuesday, June 9th, in the series opener.
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