In a competitive matchup, the Pittsburgh Pirates fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers, 8-4, despite a strong performance from Oneil Cruz who drove in three runs. The Pirates struggled to contain the Dodgers' offense, and Colin Holderman's return from the injured list proved difficult as he allowed crucial runs in the eighth inning, ultimately leading to his loss. The Pirates now stand at 11-17 and aim to secure a series victory in the deciding game against the Dodgers (17-10) on Sunday.