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The gist
Dodgers beat Pirates 5-4 on Tommy Edman's 10th-inning walk-off single. The win extends Los Angeles' streak to six games.
Background
The Dodgers and Pirates played a close game at Dodger Stadium on August 21, 2026. The Pirates took an early lead, but the Dodgers tied it and eventually won in extra innings. This game is part of the regular MLB season, with the Dodgers leading the NL West and the Pirates in the NL Central.
How it unfolded
- Aug 21, 2026Pirates score first on Nick Gonzales' RBI single in the 1st inning. Dodgers tie it in the 2nd on Max Muncy's two-run homer.
- Aug 21, 2026Pirates regain lead in the 3rd on Gonzales' second RBI single, but Dodgers go ahead 4-2 on Mookie Betts' two-run single.
- Aug 21, 2026Pirates tie it 4-4 in the 8th on Oneil Cruz's two-run homer. The game remains tied through the 9th.
- Aug 21, 2026In the 10th, Evan Phillips escapes a bases-loaded jam, and Tommy Edman hits a walk-off single to win 5-4.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- ESPN reported the final score and game details, highlighting Edman's walk-off hit.
- Analysts
- The game recap noted the Dodgers' sixth straight win and the Pirates' losing streak.