Dodgers Sweep Pirates in Series Finale, End Trip with Strong Performances

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, bouncing back from an initial shutout loss to secure two consecutive victories. After being silenced in a 3-0 defeat by Pirates rookie Paul Skenes, the Dodgers rallied on Saturday with key performances from Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernández, including pivotal home runs that broke a late-inning tie. The Dodgers continued their momentum Sunday, overcoming an early deficit and the early exit of starter Tyler Glasnow due to injury, with Andy Pages delivering a standout four-hit, four-RBI performance. The Pirates struggled with bullpen consistency and defensive errors throughout the series, missing opportunities in critical moments despite strong starts from players like Oneil Cruz and Andrew McCutchen. These results leave the Pirates with a .500 record on their Los Angeles road trip, while the Dodgers look to build on their offensive resurgence moving forward.