Pirates struggle against Dodgers, playoff hopes take significant hit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:57 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates faced the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend, unable to secure a game in the series. After a walk-off win against the Tigers earlier in the week provided some momentum, the Pirates lost in extra innings on Friday, then suffered a narrow defeat on Saturday and a shutout on Sunday. The losses leave the Pirates 8.5 games out of a wild card spot and six games under.500, with their playoff aspirations significantly diminished. To keep any hopes alive, the Pirates would need to sweep their remaining road games against division rivals.
- •Pirates lost all three games against the Dodgers in Los Angeles.
- •They are now six games under.500 and 8.5 games out of a wild card spot.
- •The series included a 10-inning loss, a one-run loss, and a shutout defeat.
- •Next, the Pirates need to sweep their remaining games against the Padres and Cardinals.
- 11:57 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates Series Takeaways: Close Won’t Cut It, Remaining Hope Takes Huge Hit
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