Pirates' Early Spark Fades Fast | MLB News

The Pirates exploded for three runs in the first inning, fueled by Oneil Cruz’s two-run triple, but Dodgers ace Tarik Skubal bounced back with seven dominant innings, striking out 11 and limiting damage to just those three earned runs. Jared Jones struggled early, walking five in four innings, and the bullpen surrendered the lead in the fifth as the Dodgers held on for a 4-3 win — their fifth straight victory and series sweep. The Pirates now face a must-win finale after failing to capitalize on their early momentum against a resilient pitching performance.

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