The Dodgers head into Thursday’s series finale against the Pirates trying to stop the slide. After back-to-back losses in Pittsburgh, including a shutout on Wednesday, LA needs a response to avoid being swept. The frustration around the team was visible on Wednesday when pitcher Emmet Sheehan allegedly switched out Cam Devanney’s first-hit ball.

The Pirates kept the Dodgers’ bats quiet in a 3-0 win. Bryan Reynolds and Andrew McCutchen homered, while Pittsburgh’s bullpen shut the door after rookie starter Braxton Ashcraft pitched three innings. Los Angeles stranded 10 runners and managed just five hits in another frustrating night at the plate.

The Dodgers are still on top of the NL West at 78-61, but their margin over the Padres is shrinking with every loss. The Pirates, at 63-77, are ou

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