Pittsburgh Pirates vs Los Angeles Dodgers | August 23, 2026

Scheduled August 23, 2026 • Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles

Pittsburgh Pirates

63-66

Los Angeles Dodgers

76-51

MLB PREVIEW • August 23, 2026 Featured Matchup

MLB Matchup: Pittsburgh Pirates (63-66) travels to play Los Angeles Dodgers (76-51) at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles.

Pittsburgh Pirates

Visiting Side

Record 63-66

Los Angeles Dodgers

Home Side

Record 76-51

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection

94%

Pittsburgh Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers

Projected Score PIT 5.2 - LOS 4.1

Data Confidence High

Data Used 5 of 6 categories

Pittsburgh Pirates has a stronger overall season performance.
Pittsburgh Pirates has a better road record than Los Angeles Dodgers's home record.
Pittsburgh Pirates boasts a more productive batting lineup.

Pittsburgh Pirates

STAT

Los Angeles Dodgers

48.8% Win % 39.7%

63-66 Overall Record 50-76

34-32 Home Record 29-36

29-34 Away Record 21-40

5.02 Runs / G 4.05

.256 Team BA .235

.742 Team OPS .684

4.30 Team ERA 4.37

1.32 WHIP 1.35

4412 AB (At Bats) 4204

642 R (Runs) 510

1128 H (Hits) 989

198 2B (Doubles) 184

13 3B (Triples) 11

152 HR (Home Runs) 126

612 RBI (Runs Batted In) 491

1808 TB (Total Bases) 1573

456 BB (Walks) 393

1200 SO (Strikeouts) 1186

107 SB (Stolen Bases) 66

.256 AVG .235

.332 OBP .309

.410 SLG .374

.742 OPS .684

614.1 RC (Runs Created) 489.5

.092 BB/PA .083

0.38 BB/K 0.33

3.90 P/PA 3.90

363 XBH (Extra Base Hits) 321

4974 PA (Plate Appearances) 4710

29.0 AB/HR 33.4

4.30 ERA 4.37

1.32 WHIP 1.35

1141.2 IP (Innings) 1110.1

1044 H (Hits Allowed) 973

546 ER (Earned Runs) 539

133 HR (HR Allowed) 136

466 BB (Walks Allowed) 524

1185 K (Strikeouts) 1132

9.3 K/9 (K Per 9) 9.2

62 W (Wins) 50

66 L (Losses) 76

25 SV (Saves) 20

0.982 FP (Fielding %) 0.983

79 E (Errors) 74

198 DP (Double Plays) 184

4508 TC (Total Chances) 4436

3425 PO (Putouts) 3331

1004 A (Assists) 1031

34.9 RF (Range Factor) 35.4

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host Los Angeles Dodgers plays on familiar turf at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles.

Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor

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Why Pittsburgh Pirates Could Win

Pittsburgh Pirates brings a Team ERA of 4.30 and Batting Average of .256 into the matchup.

Why Los Angeles Dodgers Could Win

Los Angeles Dodgers counters with a Team ERA of 4.37 and Batting Average of .235.

Deciding Factor

The deciding factor will be if Pittsburgh Pirates's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.

Game Details

Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles

Dome/Indoor • 90°F

Attendance

N/A

Closing Odds

Line: NL | O/U: TBD

Pitching & Leaders

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Pittsburgh Pirates (49.6%) Los Angeles Dodgers (50.4%)

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