Pirates get shut out, swept by Dodgers

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Lake Bachar throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope) Ethan Swope

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The Pirates’ offense was silenced by Blake Snell and a trio of Dodgers relievers in a 4-0 loss at Dodger Stadium on Sunday to cap off a series sweep.

Scoring Plays

Bottom 1st, 1-0 LAD: The Dodgers (80-51) took an early lead when Mookie Betts bounced into a double play against Lake Bachar (1-3) with runners on the corners and no outs. Shohei Ohtani scored from third.

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