- Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
- Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: SportsNet Pittsburgh
- Betting Odds: Los Angeles (-182) Pittsburgh (+150)
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On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates (34-32) will host the Los Angeles Dodgers (42-24) at PNC Park. The moneyline for this enticing matchup features Los Angeles at -182, while Pittsburgh stands at +150. The total runs are projected at 8.5. The starting pitchers are Shohei Ohtani and Jared Jones.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit 110 doubles this season and blasted 90 home runs. With a slugging percentage of .441, they have faced 510 strikeouts while drawing 259 walks. Averaging 5.2 runs per game, they currently rank second in Major League Baseball. The team has recorded a total of 326 RBIs along with 579 hits and a batting average of .262. Their on-base percentage stands at .343, contributing to a total of 345 runs scored.
The Dodgers hold a K/BB ratio of 3.27 and their pitching staff boasts a WHIP of 1.07. Their pitchers have allowed 62 home runs and a total of 212 runs this season (1st in MLB). With 445 hits allowed (averaging 6.9 hits per 9 innings) and 205 earned runs, Los Angeles’ collective earned run average is 3.17 (best in the league), with a striking total of 588 strikeouts. The pitching unit has issued 180 walks, and their FIP stands at 3.53 thus far in the season.
This year’s Dodgers bullpen showcases a save rate of 68.2%, having participated in 62 save opportunities. They have secured 15 saves, missing out on 7 from 22 attempts. The relievers have inherited 62 runners, with 27.4% crossing home plate. With 37 high-leverage situations and a total of 56 appearances, 206 different relief pitchers have been utilized, contributing to 40 holds (10th in MLB).
As of now, the Dodgers have compiled 1,747 putouts, 541 assists, and just 22 errors. Holding a fielding percentage of .990, they are ranked second in the majors and have achieved 36 double plays. Out of 5,241 innings, they’ve converted 73.5% of play into outs, leading all of professional baseball.
Ohtani, with a career record of 45-22, commands a FIP of 2.72 after facing 2,372 batters in the majors. He has given up 418 hits (6.4 hits per nine innings) and recorded 200 walks. His ERA is 2.76 (allowing 181 earned runs) and he sits at a career WHIP of 1.049. Across 589 innings, Ohtani has tallied 737 strikeouts throughout his MLB career.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have struck 75 home runs this season, accruing 317 RBIs. They have also recorded 95 doubles, with 262 walks leading to 333 runs. The team’s OBP is .336 alongside a batting average of .253. With a slugging percentage of .399, Pittsburgh averages 5.05 runs per game, ranking 6th in MLB. They have faced 609 strikeouts (2nd in the league) and have accumulated 576 hits.
The Pirates’ WHIP stands at 1.268, with a team FIP of 3.75. Their K/BB ratio is at 9.10, achieving 603 strikeouts against 235 walks. They rank 12th in the league for hits allowed, having given up 517. With 59 home runs against and allowing 4.60 runs per 9 innings (ranked 18th), the Pittsburgh pitching staff has yielded 303 runs for an ERA of 4.07 (268 earned runs conceded).
Pittsburgh’s relief pitchers have inherited a 33.7% scoring rate from 86 inherited runners. With 61 high-leverage entries and 65 instances with runners on, the Pirates have performed in 63 save situations, securing 35 holds despite suffering 14 blown saves. They sit at 28th in the league for save percentage at 48.1%, employing 214 relievers this season.
The Pirates have executed 47 double plays with a fielding percentage of .983 (22nd in MLB). With 526 assists, 40 errors, and 1,781 putouts during the season, they have maintained a defensive efficiency of 69.7% (22nd in professional baseball) over 5,343 innings played.
In his MLB journey, Jones has allowed 117 hits while striking out 142 opponents across 130 innings. Jones holds a 7-8 career record with a 4.21 ERA, allowing 8.1 hits per nine innings. He has given up a total of 61 earned runs and maintains a WHIP of 1.228 plus a FIP of 4.2. His K/BB ratio stands at 3.30 as he has faced 546 batters to date.
Who will emerge victorious tonight in this MLB clash, whether against the spread or on the moneyline?
Prediction: Pick Pittsburgh (+150)
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