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Pirates Sweep Dodgers; Skenes Shines with Scoreless Innings

9/5/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates swept the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 on September 4, 2025, achieving their seventh series sweep this season.
Paul Skenes pitched six scoreless innings, improving to 10-9 with a league-best ERA of 1.98.
Mookie Betts hit a ninth-inning home run, but the Dodgers stranded 11 runners.
The Dodgers' NL West lead is now two games over the idle San Diego Padres.
Next, the Pirates will face the Milwaukee Brewers, while the Dodgers play the Baltimore Orioles.

History

Historical Context

The Pittsburgh Pirates' 1971 World Series victory marked a pivotal moment in the franchise's history, led by Roberto Clemente's impressive .341 batting average. This triumph followed a period of competitive struggles in the 1960s. The team's recent sweep against the Dodgers echoes their past successes, highlighting the importance of strong pitching and timely hitting as they aim for a potential playoff run.

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Story summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates swept the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 on September 4, 2025, achieving their seventh series sweep this season.
Paul Skenes pitched six scoreless innings, improving to 10-9 with a league-best ERA of 1.98.
Mookie Betts hit a ninth-inning home run, but the Dodgers stranded 11 runners.
The Dodgers' NL West lead is now two games over the idle San Diego Padres.
Next, the Pirates will face the Milwaukee Brewers, while the Dodgers play the Baltimore Orioles.

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