Tyler Callihan hits two homers as Pirates edge Dodgers 9-8
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Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Tyler Callihan hit the first two home runs of his career, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-8 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night. Callihan launched a solo homer off Shohei Ohtani in the fourth inning and followed with a three-run shot in the eighth that fueled the Pirates' comeback after trailing 6-1. Ohtani, who struck out six batters, allowed a season-high four runs and exited the game with a 6-3 lead. The Pirates rallied in the eighth, including a two-run double from Brandon Lowe. Evan Sisk recorded the final out in the eighth, and Gregory Soto secured the save after Ohtani’s two-run homer in the ninth. The teams will conclude their series on Thursday.
- •Callihan's first two home runs help Pirates rally for the win.
- •Ohtani allowed a season-high four runs in 6 2/3 innings.
- •Ryan Ward hit his first career grand slam for the Dodgers.
- •Pittsburgh improved to three wins when trailing after seven innings.
- •The series wraps up Thursday with Justin Wrobleski facing Mitch Keller.
- 3:01 AMYahoo Sports — Tyler Callihan, ex-Reds OF with Pirates, hits first MLB HR off Ohtani
- 1:59 AMYahoo Sports — Rookie Tyler Callihan goes deep off Shohei Ohtani, adds a 3-run shot late as Pirates top Dodgers 9-8
"Tyler Callihan hit the first two home runs of his career, a solo shot off Shohei Ohtani in the fourth inning and a go-ahead, three-run blast off reliever Kyle Hurt in the eighth as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-8 on Wednesday night. Ohtani gave up season highs in runs (four), earned runs (three), and hits (six) in 6 2/3 innings as his ERA ticked up to 1.06. The four-time MVP struck out six and walked three before being removed following Brandon Lowe's two-out, two-run double in the seventh.
"Former Reds outfielder Tyler Callihan, now with the Pirates, hit his first MLB homer into the river in Pittsburgh, off of the Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 3:01 AMTyler Callihan, ex-Reds OF with Pirates, hits first MLB HR off Ohtani
Former Reds outfielder Tyler Callihan, now with the Pirates, hit his first MLB homer into the river in Pittsburgh, off of the Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 1:59 AMRookie Tyler Callihan goes deep off Shohei Ohtani, adds a 3-run shot late as Pirates top Dodgers 9-8
Tyler Callihan hit the first two home runs of his career, a solo shot off Shohei Ohtani in the fourth inning and a go-ahead, three-run blast off reliever Kyle Hurt in the eighth as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-8 on Wednesday night. Ohtani gave up season highs in runs (four), earned runs (three), and hits (six) in 6 2/3 innings as his ERA ticked up to 1.06. The four-time MVP struck out six and walked three before being removed following Brandon Lowe's two-out, two-run double in the seventh.
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