August 7: Pirates 5, Dodgers 4 (10)

Dodgers fall short in opener with Pirates

The Dodgers dropped a close game to the Pirates 5-4 in 10 innings on Friday night at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.

Dodgers vs. Pirates Game I chat

Puig returns to Dodgers lineup

Yasiel Puig is back in the lineup for the Dodgers on Friday night against the Pirates, thanks in part to his 5-for-6 career mark against Pittsburgh starter Gerrit Cole.

Kershaw closing in on 200 strikeouts

Clayton Kershaw on Friday could reach 200 strikeouts in the fewest innings and batters faced in Dodgers franchise history. He needs eight in the series opener against the Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.

A closer look at the Pirates

With the Dodgers set for three games at PNC Park against a possible playoff opponent, here is a closer look at the Pirates.

Dodgers, Pirates met in playoffs 41 years ago

With the Dodgers and Pirates facing off this weekend in Pittsburgh, a look back at the only time these two teams have met in the playoffs. The Dodgers beat the Pirates three games to one in the 1974 NLCS, advancing to the World Series.

Dodgers-Pirates series snapshot

A quick overview of the Dodgers and Pirates before their three-game series beginning Friday night at PNC Park in Pittsburgh..

Dodgers-Pirates pitching matchups

A look at the pitching matchups between the Pirates and Dodgers this weekend at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, beginning Friday night with Clayton Kershaw and Gerrit Cole facing off in a battle of aces.