Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a solid performance for the Los Angeles Dodgers, logging 6‑1/3 innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates while striking out nine batters. He allowed just five hits and walked one, but the outing was not enough to secure his 13th victory of the season.
A Late Surge in Pittsburgh
The game swung in the tenth inning when Kyle Hurt surrendered a two‑run homer to Oneil Cruz, tying the contest and ultimately handing the Dodgers a 5‑4 defeat. The walk‑off hit capped a night of narrow margins for Los Angeles, who had led for much of the contest.
Shohei Ohtani added a single to his line, finishing 1‑for‑3 with two walks and a stolen base, underscoring his continued impact in the lineup. Meanwhile, Kazuma Okamoto kept his hitting streak alive with a single, extending it to seven games despite the Blue Jays' 3‑1 loss to the Yankees.
The Dodgers' loss comes as they prepare for the next challenge, with Yusei Kikuchi, sidelined since late April, scheduled to start for the Los Angeles Angels against the Texas Rangers on Sunday. Kikuchi's return adds a fresh arm to the Angels' rotation as they look to bounce back.