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Dodgers Explode for 10 Runs in 7th, Rout Pirates 12-3
10 Jun
Summary
- Dodgers scored 10 runs in the seventh inning.
- Freddie Freeman achieved his 2,500th career hit.
- Eric Lauer pitched effectively into the sixth inning.
The Dodgers secured a decisive 12-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday at PNC Park. A pivotal moment occurred in the seventh inning when the Dodgers scored 10 runs, overwhelming the Pirates' bullpen.
Wilber Dotel struggled in relief, allowing five hits and a walk to his first six batters, with all scoring. Andy Pages contributed a two-run home run during this scoring outburst. Freddie Freeman marked his 2,500th career hit with a single that drove in a run.
Earlier, Eric Lauer pitched effectively for the Dodgers, holding the Pirates to a 2-2 tie through 5 2/3 innings. Despite allowing two early home runs, Lauer retired 15 of the final 16 batters he faced, showcasing a strong performance.
Dalton Rushing scored the go-ahead run in the seventh on a fluke play involving a pickoff throw. The Dodgers' offense reached base consistently against Pirates ace Paul Skenes, who had been strong but received limited support from his bullpen.
