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The Los Angeles Dodgers dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates 12–3 on June 9 at PNC Park, with the visiting offense putting together a comprehensive performance that overwhelmed the home pitching. Los Angeles collected 15 hits and 10 RBIs while striking out just 9 times, posting a .788 OPS that significantly outpaced Pittsburgh's .732 mark. The Dodgers' pitching staff was equally dominant, allowing only 5 hits and 3 earned runs with a 3.17 ERA and 12 strikeouts against just 2 walks. Pittsburgh's attack sputtered badly, managing only 5 hits and 12 strikeouts while committing 2 defensive errors that contributed to the lopsided defeat. The Pirates' pitching staff surrendered 15 hits and 9 earned runs with a 4.11 ERA, unable to contain Los Angeles' methodical approach at the plate. This blowout victory underscores the Dodgers' ability to impose their will through both offensive consistency and pitching efficiency, while Pittsburgh's defensive lapses and offensive struggles suggest deeper issues in execution heading into the divisional stretch.