Pirates fall to Dodgers 5-4 in extra innings despite Cruz's late heroics
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:41 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The Pirates lost to the Dodgers 5-4 in extra innings at Dodger Stadium on Friday night. Oneil Cruz tied the game with a two-run home run in the eighth inning, but Tommy Edman drove in the game-winner in the tenth. Nick Gonzales provided two RBI for the Pirates, who now sit at 63-67 for the season. Bubba Chandler started for Pittsburgh, allowing four runs in four innings, while the Dodgers improved to 78-51. The teams continue their series on Saturday.
- •Cruz hits a two-run home run to tie the game in the eighth inning.
- •Tommy Edman collects the game-winning RBI in the tenth inning.
- •Nick Gonzales records two RBI for the Pirates.
- •Bubba Chandler allows four runs in four innings pitched.
- •Pirates next face Dodgers with Jared Jones starting on Saturday.
- 11:41 AMYahoo Sports — Cruz clutch but not enough as Pirates fall to Dodgers in extras
"The Pirates had the bases loaded with one out in the top of the 10th but Evan Phillips (1-2) got Henry Davis to bounce into an inning-ending double play.
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