Overview

• Teoscar Hernández hit a tiebreaking solo home run in the eighth inning, giving the Dodgers a decisive lead over the Pirates.
• Kiké Hernández followed with a pinch-hit, three-run homer later in the same inning, marking his eighth career pinch-hit home run.
• Shohei Ohtani snapped a recent slump, recording two doubles, a triple, and two runs scored in a standout performance.
• Rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki delivered a solid 5⅔ innings, allowing three runs and recovering velocity after a dip in his previous outing.
• The Dodgers' win halted a three-game losing streak and came as the rotation anticipates Tony Gonsolin’s return from injury next week.