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The Los Angeles Dodgers were 43-25, 1st in the NL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers let it slip away against the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-9 at PNC Park.

Dodgers Daily Vibe Check
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Warm
the bats are locked in

Steady as she goes. 6.3 R/G this week. Enough pop in the lineup to matter. On top of that, +14 run differential. That margin shows up in the score.

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Dodgers Game on June 11

Opponent:Pittsburgh Pirates (35-33)
Location:PNC Park
First Pitch:06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Justin Wrobleski (7-2, 2.62 ERA) vs Mitch Keller (5-3, 4.81 ERA)
TV Broadcast:SportsNet LA, SportsNet Pittsburgh
Forecast:🌤️ Mostly sunny, 72°F, Wind 4 mph

Dodgers Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers let it slip away against the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-9 at PNC Park.

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Highlights

Dodgers Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
4325.632 L1
Padres
3532.5227.5 W1
D-backs
3433.5078.5 L2
Giants
2841.40615.5 W1
Rockies
2642.38217.0 W2

Los Angeles Dodgers are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +14 run differential.

Dodgers Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
44
Andy Pages
 15.281.85056
17
Shohei Ohtani
 12.299.94039
5
Freddie Freeman
 10.283.84836

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
17
Shohei Ohtani
 6-21.060.8467.2
66
Tanner Scott
 1-32.600.8027.2
61
Will Klein
 2-22.331.1927.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
44
Andy Pages
 3 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .214 AVG in last 3 games
68
Dalton Rushing
 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games
13
Max Muncy
 5 hits, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games
67
Ryan Ward
 3 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
11
Roki Sasaki
 7.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
70
Justin Wrobleski
 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
17
Shohei Ohtani
 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Dodgers News

The Dodgers' hot streak came to a screeching halt with a gut-wrenching 9-8 loss to the Pirates, a game that saw Shohei Ohtani falter on the mound, allowing a season-high in runs. After establishing a five-run lead, the bullpen failed to hold on, prompting manager Dave Roberts to express his frustration. Adding to the woes, the team announced that Will Smith will hit the injured list, further straining their catching depth. On a brighter note, Freddie Freeman reached a significant milestone with his 2,500th career hit, a feat that momentarily shone through the chaos. Meanwhile, Dalton Rushing’s antics during the game raised eyebrows, reminding us that discipline is as crucial as talent. As the Dodgers sit at 43-24, the pressure is on to regroup quickly against the Pirates, who are hungry for a series win.

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 After Freddie Freeman, who are next in line for 2,500 hits?
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After Freddie Freeman, who are next in line for 2,500 hits?
Freddie Freeman doubled and singled in Tuesday night’s win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, bringing the Dodgers first baseman to 2,500 career hits, just the 102nd player in major league history to reach that milestone. “It does mean a lot,” Freeman told reporters in Pittsburgh after his 2,500th hit, as shown on SportsNet LA. “There’s always […]
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PITTSBURGH -- It was a rough Wednesday night all-around for the Dodgers as they let a five-run lead slip away in a 9-8 loss to the Pirates at PNC Park, then announced that three-time All-Star catcher Will Smith will be placed on the 10-day injured list.

Dodgers Upcoming Schedule

The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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