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Dodgers Face Pirates as Kershaw Aims for Victory

9/3/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers (78-60) will play the Pittsburgh Pirates (62-77) on September 3, 2025, at 6:40 p.m. ET at PNC Park.
Clayton Kershaw (9-2, 3.06 ERA) will pitch for the Dodgers against Carmen Mlodzinski (3-7, 3.86 ERA) for the Pirates.
Shohei Ohtani recently hit his 100th home run with the Dodgers in a 9-7 loss to Pittsburgh.
The Dodgers have a road record of 33-33, while the Pirates are 39-30 at home.

History

Historical Context

The Brooklyn Dodgers won their first World Series in 1955, defeating the New York Yankees 4-3. This victory, led by pitcher Don Newcombe, marked a significant milestone in Major League Baseball, establishing the Dodgers as a formidable franchise. Their legacy paved the way for future stars, influencing the competitive landscape of baseball as they continue to build on their historic achievements.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers (78-60) will play the Pittsburgh Pirates (62-77) on September 3, 2025, at 6:40 p.m. ET at PNC Park.
Clayton Kershaw (9-2, 3.06 ERA) will pitch for the Dodgers against Carmen Mlodzinski (3-7, 3.86 ERA) for the Pirates.
Shohei Ohtani recently hit his 100th home run with the Dodgers in a 9-7 loss to Pittsburgh.
The Dodgers have a road record of 33-33, while the Pirates are 39-30 at home.

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