Pittsburgh, PA – The Pittsburgh Pirates’ struggles continued on Sunday as they dropped their seventh consecutive game to the Los Angeles Dodgers, 6-5. The defeat marks their longest losing streak of the season.
Andrew McCutchen provided a glimmer of hope for the Pirates with two home runs, his 20th career multi-homer game. The veteran outfielder also surpassed Ralph Kiner on the Pirates’ all-time RBI list.
Despite McCutchen’s heroics, the Pirates’ bullpen faltered in the bottom of the tenth inning. David Bednar, who entered the game with the Pirates leading, surrendered two runs to give the Dodgers the victory.
Key moments in the game included:
- McCutchen’s two home runs: His offensive prowess kept the Pirates in the game.
- Bednar’s struggles: The Pirates closer was unable to protect the lead in the tenth inning.
- Dodgers’ offensive output: Consistent hitting from the Dodgers lineup proved to be too much for the Pirates’ pitching staff.
The Pirates will look to snap their losing streak as they begin a series against the San Diego Padres on Monday.
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