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The Pittsburgh Pirates came out swinging against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night, with rookie pitcher Paul Skenes leading the charge. Skenes struck out eight over five innings, showcasing his impressive fastball that reached triple digits multiple times.

Despite giving up a two-run homer to Shohei Ohtani in the third inning, Skenes remained composed and focused. He managed to navigate through a tough Dodgers lineup, showing growth and composure on the mound.

Aroldis Chapman also made a statement, throwing the fastest pitch in the majors this season at 104 mph. The Pirates’ pitching duo kept the high-powered Dodgers offense in check, securing a 10-6 victory.

Offensively, Nick Gonzales had a standout performance with four RBIs, while Edward Olivares and Ke’Bryan Hayes contributed with key hits and RBIs of their own. The Pirates capitalized on a big second inning against Dodgers starter James Paxton, scoring seven runs to take control of the game.

Despite a late rally by the Dodgers, highlighted by Ohtani’s presence at the plate in the eighth inning, the Pirates held on for the win. The victory marked the 10th win in the last 15 games against the Dodgers for Pittsburgh.

The series will conclude tonight, with Walker Buehler taking the mound for the Dodgers against Bailey Falter of the Pirates. With both teams looking to secure the series win, the stage is set for another exciting matchup on the diamond.