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Pirates at Dodgers odds
The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the finale of a three-game series, looking to extend their winning streak to six. Blake Snell takes the mound for Los Angeles against Pirates opener Lake Bachar, with the Dodgers having won the first two games of the series by one run each.
The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the finale of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium, with first pitch scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET. The Dodgers have won the first two games of the series, both by one run, and are aiming for a sweep before heading on the road to face the Atlanta Braves.
Pitching Matchup
Left-hander Blake Snell will start for the Dodgers, making his fourth start of the season. He has posted a 1-1 record with a 3.60 ERA, striking out 20 batters over 15 innings. In his last outing, a win against the Colorado Rockies, he allowed one earned run on two hits and three walks over six innings. Since coming off the injured list less than two weeks ago, Snell has allowed two runs over 12 innings with 15 strikeouts and four walks.
The Pirates will use a bullpen game, beginning with right-hander Lake Bachar. Bachar has a 1-2 record with a 3.75 ERA over 44 appearances (69 2/3 innings). He opened for Pittsburgh for the second time this season, and made his sixth opening appearance overall in 2026. Since being acquired by the Pirates, he has a 3.27 ERA in five appearances. In his most recent outing, Friday's game against the Dodgers, he pitched one scoreless inning with three walks and one strikeout.
Series Recap and Lineup News
The Dodgers won Friday's opener in walk-off fashion and took Saturday's game 4-3. Tarik Skubal earned his first win since joining the Dodgers, pitching seven innings with three earned runs and 11 strikeouts. Max Muncy went 3-for-3 with two runs scored, and Kyle Tucker drove in two runs.
After Saturday's game, Skubal said, "I'm excited. You got a ton of really good arms here and a ton of talent. It's just about us going out there and playing baseball and executing. And when we're doing that, we're the best team in the league."
For Sunday's game, the Dodgers' starting lineup includes Shohei Ohtani (DH), Freddie Freeman (1B), Mookie Betts (SS), Max Muncy (3B), Tommy Edman (2B), Kyle Tucker (RF), Teoscar Hernández (LF), Alek Thomas (CF), and Hunter Feduccia (C). Feduccia is back in the lineup and batting ninth, with the rest of the order unchanged from Saturday.
Betting Lines and Trends
According to BetMGM Sportsbook, the Dodgers are listed as significant favorites with a moneyline of -285, while the Pirates are at +230. The run line is Dodgers -1.5 (-125) and Pirates +1.5 (+105), and the over/under is set at 8.5 total runs. The York Daily Record's analysis recommends betting the Dodgers on the run line and the over, while passing on the moneyline, and projects a final score of 7-3 in favor of Los Angeles.
The analysis notes that the Dodgers are 18-42 against the spread as home favorites, the third-worst mark in the majors, and are 2-3 against the spread during their five-game winning streak. The Pirates are 15-16 against the spread as away underdogs and are 2-0 against the spread in this series. All three of Snell's starts have gone over 8.5 total runs, as have four of the five meetings between these teams this season.
The Dodgers lead the season series 4-1 and have won five straight games overall, holding a nine-game lead in the NL West. The Pirates have lost seven of their last eight road games and are 30-42 against teams with a winning record.
The game will be broadcast on SportsNet LA and the MLB app, with radio coverage available on AM570 (English) and KTNQ 1020 AM (Spanish).
How each outlet told it
Sports Illustrated
Framing: Highlights the Dodgers' starting lineup announcement for the series finale, specifically noting one change (Feduccia back in). — enthusiastic and team-centric
Facts Included:
Dodgers looking to sweep Pirates on Sunday afternoon at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
Dodgers won Friday's opener in walk-off fashion and Saturday's game in another one-run victory.
Quote from Tarik Skubal: 'I'm excited...' after earning first win as a Dodger.
Dodgers looking to extend winning streak to six games before road series vs Atlanta Braves.
Blake Snell starting for Dodgers; looking to continue dominance since coming off injured list.
Snell across two starts: two runs over 12 innings for 1.50 ERA, 15 strikeouts, four walks, five hits.
Pirates going with bullpen game, starting with Lake Bachar.
Bachar's second time opening for Pirates this season, sixth time overall in 2026 after spending first half with Marlins.
Bachar has 3.75 ERA across 43 appearances (69.2 innings) with both teams.
Since acquired by Pirates, Bachar owns 3.27 ERA over five appearances (11 innings).
Bachar pitched against Dodgers on Friday, one scoreless inning with three walks and one strikeout.
Framing: Focuses on betting odds and picks for the Pirates-Dodgers game, with no mention of the team lineup or broader context. — analytical and advisory
Facts Included:
Pirates (63-68) and Dodgers (79-51) close out 3-game series Sunday, first pitch 4:10 p.m. ET.
Season series: Dodgers lead 4-1.
Pirates are 5-4 in last 9 games, lost first 2 of series: Friday 5-4 in 10 innings, Saturday 4-3.
Dodgers have 5-game winning streak, lead NL West by 9 games.
Skubal (7 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 11 K) earned first win since joining Dodgers.
Max Muncy went 3 for 3 with 2 runs; Kyle Tucker drove in 2 runs.
Projected starters: Lake Bachar (RHP) vs. Blake Snell (LHP).
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ClaimThe Pittsburgh Pirates and Los Angeles Dodgers close out their 3-game series Sunday in Los Angeles, California, with first pitch at 4:10 p.m. ET.
ClaimBetMGM Sportsbook lists the Pirates moneyline at +230 and the Dodgers at -285, with a run line of Pirates +1.5 (+105) and Dodgers -1.5 (-125), and a total of 8.5 runs.
ClaimThe Dodgers are 18-42 against the spread as home favorites, the third-worst mark in the majors, and are 2-3 against the spread during their 5-game winning streak.
ClaimAll 3 of Blake Snell's starts have had totals of 9 or more runs, and 4 of the 5 meetings between the teams this season have had totals of 9 or more.
ClaimTarik Skubal said, 'I'm excited... You got a ton of really good arms here and a ton of talent. It's just about us going out there and playing baseball and executing. And when we're doing that, we're the best team in the league.'
ClaimBlake Snell has allowed two runs over 12 innings for a 1.50 ERA in his two starts since coming off the injured list, with 15 strikeouts, four walks, and five hits.
ClaimThis will be Bachar's second time opening for Pittsburgh this season, and his sixth time overall in 2026 after spending the first half with the Miami Marlins.