Cruz clutch but not enough as Pirates fall to Dodgers in extras

Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz tosses his bat after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Mark J. Terrill

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Oneil Cruz hit a late home run and made a clutch sliding catch late but the Pirates were defeated 5-4 by the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Friday night.

Key Moments

The Pirates had the bases loaded with one out in the top of the 10th but Evan Phillips (1-2) got Henry Davis to bounce into an inning-ending double play.

Player of the Game

Tommy Edman had a pair of hits, one of which was the game-winner.

Stat to Know

Bubba Chandler hadn’t allowed a home run in any of his last six starts before Max Muncy took him deep in the first. The last home run he gave up was on July 5 at the Nationals.

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