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Dodgers tie game against Pirates ace Skenes before scoring 10 runs

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Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Dodgers tie game against Pirates ace Skenes before scoring 10 runs

Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers faced off against Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 9. Skenes pitched six innings, allowing two runs on six hits while striking out seven before being relieved. The Pirates took an early 2-0 lead with solo home runs by Bryan Reynolds and Ryan O'Hearn. The Dodgers tied the game in the sixth inning but exploded for 10 runs in the seventh against the Pirates' bullpen. Freddie Freeman recorded his 2,500th hit during this offensive surge.

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By the Numbers

•Skenes struck out seven batters but exited the game tied 2-2.
•The Pirates scored twice in the first inning on solo home runs.
•Mookie Betts contributed to the Dodgers' scoring with a double.
•Freddie Freeman achieved his milestone 2,500th hit in the seventh inning.
•The game is part of the Dodgers' strategy to maintain momentum.

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2:09 AMYahoo Sports — The Los Angeles Dodgers erupt after Paul Skenes exits in a 12-3 romp over the Pirates
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What they're saying

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Andy Pages hit a two-run homer and added a sacrifice fly during a seventh-inning outburst against Pittsburgh's bullpen as the Dodgers quickly pulled away once Pirates ace Paul Skenes exited in a 12-3 win on Tuesday night. Skenes, the reigning NL Cy Young winner, allowed two runs and struck out seven in six innings. When Skenes left, the Dodgers pounced.
— Yahoo Sportsby WILL GRAVES