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The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on August 23, 2026, at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium, combining efficient offense with dominant run prevention. Los Angeles finished with six hits and four walks, scoring four times despite not hitting a home run. The Dodgers were credited with three RBI, suggesting that one run crossed the plate without an RBI, while their lineup struck out six times against Pittsburgh pitching. The larger trend was the Dodgers’ control on the mound: their staff allowed only two hits, recorded 10 strikeouts and kept the Pirates scoreless even after issuing four walks. Pittsburgh also went without a home run and failed to convert any of its limited traffic into a run, finishing with zero RBI. Defensively, Los Angeles committed no errors, ensuring that the Pirates received no extra opportunities beyond the walks. Pittsburgh’s pitchers allowed four earned runs and six hits, with their season ERA moving through the game at 4.29 compared with the Dodgers staff’s 3.67 mark. The shutout should strengthen Los Angeles’ run differential and reinforce confidence in its pitching rotation.