Ohtani drives Dodgers ahead as Pirates fans' chants backfire
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 3:36 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
During a game at PNC Park on June 10, Pirates fans chanted against Shohei Ohtani as he batted in the seventh inning with the score tied at 2-2. Ohtani responded by hitting an RBI double off Wilber Dotel, allowing the Dodgers to lead 3-2. The Dodgers then scored nine additional runs in the inning, ending with a commanding 12-2 advantage. This marked another bullpen collapse for the Pirates, overshadowing a strong start from Paul Skenes, who struck out seven batters over six innings. Ohtani is set to pitch for the Dodgers in the next game against the Pirates.
- •Ohtani hits an RBI double, putting Dodgers ahead 3-2.
- •Dodgers score nine runs in the seventh inning.
- •Pirates' bullpen falters, continuing a troubling trend.
- •Paul Skenes strikes out seven over six innings of work.
- •Ohtani scheduled to pitch for Dodgers in next game against Pirates.
- 3:36 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates Fans' Foolish Shohei Ohtani Chants Immediately Backfire Vs. Dodgers
"Maybe giving one of the best players in baseball extra motivation wasn't such a good idea.
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