Tough Loss but Never Say Die Dodgers
What a rollercoaster of emotions! As a dedicated Los Angeles Dodgers fan, watching the Dodgers' late-inning comeback attempt was exhilarating, even though it ended in a 5-3 defeat against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Despite the final score favouring the Pirates, our boys in blue showed amazing spirit and fight, particularly in that suspenseful 9th inning.
Early Innings Struggle
The Dodgers struggled to get on the board in the early innings. Shohei Ohtani, who usually lights the field with his star power, had a tough time against the Pirates' pitching. Meanwhile, in the bottom of the 3rd inning, a series of mishaps and steady hits allowed the Pirates to take the lead. Pittsburgh cleverly capitalized on the wild pitch to bring the first run home, and they just kept rolling from there. When Yorke doubled in the 5th, it drove in two more runs, which was a pain to watch unfold.
Furious Ninth-Inning Rally
Oh, but what an attempt at a comeback! The top of the 9th inning was electric. Mookie Betts started with a bang, launching a home run into left field. Following this, Teoscar Hernández and Michael Conforto both singled, setting the stage for Andy Pages, who hustled to first on an infield single which brought another run in. Another highlight was Miguel Rojas’ solid single, even scoring Conforto, making it 5-3. Not to mention Justin Dean coming in as a pinch runner, adding his speed to the mix, even though, ultimately, Ben Rortvedt struck out to end the game.Despite this disappointing end, you can’t deny the thrill and grit displayed by the Dodgers.
Keep your heads up, Dodgers nation – there's still plenty of baseball left to play! 
Scoreboard for Dodgers @ Pirates (September 4th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 1 |