Pirates vs. Dodgers: MLB Prediction & Analysis
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pirates | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
Dodgers | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
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| No. | Player | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S. Horwitz | 1B | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 2 | B. Lowe | 2B | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .400 | 1.000 |
| 3 | B. Reynolds | LF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | 1.350 |
| 4 | N. Gonzales | DH | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .400 | 0.800 |
| 5 | O. Cruz | CF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .333 | 1.933 |
| 6 | H. Davis | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 7 | J. Mangum | RF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .250 | 0.750 |
| 8 | J. Gonzalez | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 9 | J. Triolo | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0.250 |
| No. | Player | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S. Ohtani | DH | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .333 | 0.933 |
| 2 | F. Freeman | 1B | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 3 | E. Hernández | CF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | 0.333 |
| 4 | A. Call | PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 5 | M. Betts | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | 0.933 |
| 6 | K. Tucker | RF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.200 |
| 7 | T. Edman | 2B | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .400 | 0.800 |
| 8 | T. Hernández | LF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 9 | H. Feduccia | C | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | 0.750 |
Pirates vs. Dodgers: Detailed Breakdown
Matchup overview: MLB Friday
- Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. LA Dodgers Dodgers
- Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
- Time: 10:10PM ET
- Venue: UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium
Current betting odds
- Spread: Pirates (+1.5, +106), Dodgers (-1.5, -108)
- Moneyline: Pirates +220, Dodgers -223
- Total (Over/Under): 7.5 runs (-117/+117)
Dimers’ win probabilities
- Pirates: 31.3%
- Dodgers: 68.7%
Dimers' predictive MLB model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.
Our Prediction: Who Wins?
After extensive simulations, our model gives the Pirates a win probability of 31.3%, while the Dodgers have a win probability of 68.7%.
Summary
According to our analysis, the Dodgers are more likely to beat the Pirates in the MLB game at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium on Friday. Discover the best run line, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.
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