Saturday, August 22, 2026, will see the Pittsburgh Pirates travel to Los Angeles to meet the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium, with first pitch scheduled for 4:15 p.m. Pacific Time.
A High‑Stakes Saturday Showdown
The Dodgers enter the game with a series record of 78‑51, while the Pirates sit at 63‑67, making every inning pivotal for both clubs.
Dodgers’ left‑hander Tarik Skubal is slated to start, bringing a 7‑7 record and a 2.85 ERA, whereas Pirates’ right‑hander Jared Jones will take the mound with a 2‑5 record and a 4.78 ERA.
Adding to the intrigue, Shohei Ohtani continues to dominate the Dodgers’ lineup, posting a .764 OPS, ranking second in the league in RBI with 80, and sharing the team lead with 30 home runs.
Pirates’ slugger Brandon Lowe, meanwhile, has supplied 27 homers and 80 RBI, batting .240 in August with four long balls, and will be charged with limiting the Dodgers’ on‑base traffic.
Key Matchups and Strategy
The Pirates have compiled 650 runs this season, batting .255 and stealing 108 bases, while the Dodgers boast the highest OPS in baseball and sit second in on‑base percentage.
Both bullpens add another layer of strategy; Los Angeles’ relievers rank second in WHIP, and Jones’s 1.20 WHIP gives Pittsburgh a swing‑and‑miss edge.
Where to Watch
Fans can view the contest live on FOX, with a complimentary three‑day trial available through FOX One and FOX Sports, ensuring broad access to the action.