"Pirates' Collapse and Dodgers' Resilience Steal the Show"

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The Pittsburgh Pirates blew a 4-run lead and failed to deliver clutch hits in a 6-4 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Pirates starter Osvaldo Bido struggled with his command, walking four batters and allowing two runs in four innings. The Dodgers cut the lead in half in the fourth inning, but the Pirates escaped further damage thanks to a stellar defensive play by third baseman Jared Triolo. Reliever Roansy Contreras struggled, giving up back-to-back home runs, and the Pirates couldn't capitalize on scoring opportunities in the sixth, seventh, and ninth innings. Despite a strong relief effort, the Pirates couldn't overcome the early deficit.
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