Pirates rally falls short against Dodgers, lose 8-6 in series finale

The Pittsburgh Pirates fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-6 at PNC Park in the rubber match of their series on June 11. Mitch Keller struggled on the mound, allowing five runs in four innings, including a two-run single by Kyle Tucker. The Pirates mounted a comeback in the fifth inning, closing the gap to 5-4, driven by home runs from Rafael Flores and Brandon Lowe. However, the Dodgers extended their lead to 8-4 by the eighth inning. Despite a late push from the Pirates, they were unable to equalize. The Pirates will play the Miami Marlins next, beginning with a game on June 12.

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