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The Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 9–8 on June 10 at PNC Park in a tight contest that exceeded the Vegas total line of 1, showcasing offensive fireworks from both teams. The Pirates' 11 hits and three home runs powered their one-run victory despite a .253 batting average, while their pitching staff recorded 8 strikeouts and allowed 8 earned runs with a 4.16 ERA. The Dodgers countered with 8 hits, 2 home runs, and an impressive .789 OPS, but managed only 8 runs despite a superior 3.24 ERA from their pitchers, who struck out 7. Los Angeles left runs on the table with the same 8 RBIs as Pittsburgh despite a higher slugging percentage of .444 compared to Pittsburgh's .402. A defensive error by Pittsburgh proved inconsequential in the final outcome. The Pirates' ability to outhit the Dodgers and capitalize on their power advantage suggests Pittsburgh's offensive depth could be a factor in the division race going forward.