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The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 8–6 on June 11 at PNC Park, with the visitors' superior pitching and plate discipline proving decisive. Los Angeles struck out just 7 batters while drawing 8 walks, compared to Pittsburgh's 10 strikeouts and 3 walks, highlighting the Dodgers' more selective approach at the plate. The Dodgers' pitching staff was particularly effective, posting a 3.28 ERA with 10 strikeouts across the contest, while holding the Pirates to a .741 OPS despite Pittsburgh's 2 home runs and 12 hits. The Pirates managed only 6 runs on their offensive output, failing to capitalize on their hit total; the Dodgers, conversely, converted their opportunities more efficiently, scoring 8 runs on just 10 hits with a .789 OPS. Defensively, Pittsburgh committed no errors while Los Angeles was equally clean in the field, making this a game decided by pitching execution and run production rather than miscues. The Dodgers' win extends their road strength and suggests their pitching depth remains a critical factor in close contests.