Heartbreaker in Pittsburgh
What a game, Dodgers fans!
Our boys put up a valiant effort but fell just short against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a final score of 9-7. It was a rollercoaster of a match that kept us on the edge of our seats till the very last out. Battling Back
Despite a shaky start, the Dodgers clawed their way back like true champions. After a tough first inning where the Pirates jumped to a 4-0 lead, the ever-reliable Shohei Ohtani got us on the board with a solo homer in the third!
Andy Pages also went yard in the fourth, blasting a 418-foot shot to even the score at 4-4. The fifth and the sixth were tightly contested, with strong pitching keeping things locked. Teoscar Hernández and Will Smith were clutch, bringing us closer with their RBIs. The Dodgers spirit was alive as Ohtani, playing like an MVP, smacked timely hits. The score was tight at 7-6 after the seventh.
A Nail-Biting Finish
The game's intensity surged in the climactic final innings. The Pirates managed to push their lead to 9-6, but Dodgers fans know you can never count us out!
In a thrilling top of the 9th, Hyeseong Kim, pinch-running for Miguel Rojas, crossed the plate thanks to a crucial double from Ohtani, making it 9-7. Alas, the comeback fell just shy as our next batters couldn't quite push through against the Pirates' closer.We'll pick up the pieces and come back stronger. Keep the faith, Dodgers Nation!
Looking forward to seeing our guys bounce back in their next game. Let's go, Dodgers! 
Scoreboard for Dodgers @ Pirates (September 2nd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 0 |