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Edman's Walk-Off Powers Dodgers Past Pirates in 10-Inning Thriller
8/22/2026, 9:11:39 PM
Background & Context
The Los Angeles Dodgers faced the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night after a recent slump that included a sweep by the Colorado Rockies. Right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto started, aiming to halt the slide.
Data & Statistics
- Final score: Dodgers 5, Pirates 4 in 10 innings.
- Dodgers’ record improved to 78-51, their fourth straight win.
- The contest lasted roughly 200 minutes.
- Yamamoto pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing two runs (both singles by Pirates DH Nick Gonzales) on five hits, striking out nine and walking one.
- Pirates starter Bubba Chandler exited after four innings, giving up four runs on four hits, walking two and striking out six.
- Offensive highlights: Max Muncy’s two-run homer in the first, Mookie Betts’ two-RBI single in the third, and Oneil Cruz’s two-run homer in the top of the eighth that tied the game at 4-4.
- The walk-off single came from Tommy Edman with two outs in the bottom of the tenth, driving in the winning run against reliever Gregory Soto.
Official Statements & Responses
Dodgers second baseman Tommy Edman, who went 0-for-3 before his game-winning hit, said the moment was a relief after recent “clutch-situations” struggles. Yamamoto noted his “stuff was pretty good today” and emphasized focusing on each hitter.
Manager Dave Roberts highlighted the bullpen’s resilience, noting that reliever Evan Phillips escaped a bases-loaded jam by inducing a double play. He also addressed center-fielder Andy Pages’ hand fracture, projecting a four-to-five-week recovery and indicating that Edman could serve as a temporary replacement in center field.
Pirates outfielder Don Kelly praised Oneil Cruz’s home-run surge, calling it a “huge” moment that kept Pittsburgh competitive, and commended the Dodgers’ bullpen for containing the Pirates after the eighth-inning rally.
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What’s Next
Roberts indicated that catcher Will Smith is slated to return to live pitching within the first week of September, with the expectation that he will be ready for postseason play. Pitcher Tyler Glasnow is expected to be activated during the upcoming road trip to Atlanta, pending a final health check. The Dodgers will also monitor Andy Pages’ recovery; if his hand heals early, he could rejoin the lineup before the postseason roster solidifies.
