Dodgers sweep Pirates with strong pitching performances over weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 2:25 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates, utilizing their top three starters over the weekend. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tarik Skubal, and Blake Snell each took the mound, contributing to the Dodgers' success. Snell pitched six shutout innings in Sunday's 4-0 win, though he expressed dissatisfaction with his performance. The offense supported the pitchers, manufacturing runs effectively, with contributions from Mookie Betts, Alek Thomas, Hunter Feduccia, and Max Muncy. The Dodgers will face the Atlanta Braves next, with Tyler Glasnow expected to return to the rotation.
- •Dodgers sweep Pirates, winning all three games over the weekend.
- •Blake Snell pitches six shutout innings in Sunday's match.
- •Offense scored four runs on six hits, including contributions from Mookie Betts and Alek Thomas.
- •Dodgers set to face Braves, with Tyler Glasnow returning to the rotation.
- 2:25 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers’ all-world rotation deals aces in sweep of Pirates
"The Dodgers unleashed their three best pitchers on the Pirates over the weekend: Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitching the series opener, Tarik Skubal the middle game and Blake Snell the series finale...
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