Kyle Hurt struggles as Dodgers collapse against Pirates in the eighth inning
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 2:33 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers were on track for a comfortable win against the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 10 at PNC Park, leading 6-1 after a grand slam from Ryan Ward. However, the game turned in the eighth inning when Kyle Hurt allowed eight runs, leading to a 9-8 loss. Shohei Ohtani pitched 6⅔ innings, giving up four runs and striking out six, while the bullpen faltered, failing to protect the lead. The defeat underscores growing concerns about the Dodgers' bullpen performance, especially Hurt, who has struggled recently after a strong start to the season. The Dodgers look to regroup as they prepare for their next matchup.
- •Dodgers led 6-1 before the Pirates scored eight runs in the eighth inning.
- •Kyle Hurt allowed a go-ahead three-run homer to Tyler Callihan.
- •Shohei Ohtani pitched well, lowering his ERA to 1.06.
- •Ryan Ward hit his first career grand slam, contributing to the early lead.
- •The Dodgers have struggled with bullpen consistency in recent weeks.
- 2:33 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Hurt lives up to his name as Dodgers fall to the Pirates
"PITTSBURGH — For most of Wednesday night at PNC Park, this looked like another comfortable Dodgers victory and another masterpiece authored by Shohei Ohtani.
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