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Los Angeles Dodgers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Picks and Prediction for Thursday September 4 2025

By: Eddie Kline Published 09/04/2025, 12:10 AM ET

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Scenic PNC Park will play host to a Thursday afternoon MLB clash between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Be ready for the baseball season with all of our MLB predictions. The Dodgers (78-61) have split their previous ten games and hold a 2.5 game lead over San Diego for the top spot in the NL West Division. Last night, Los Angeles batters went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position and left ten men on base during a 3-0 road loss against Pittsburgh.

Thirty-two year old southpaw Blake Snell (3-3 2.41 ERA) will make his eighth start of the year for the Dodgers. Last time out, Snell (5.1 IP) gave up three runs and retired eight batters by strikes during a 3-0 home loss versus Arizona.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have won seven of their last ten games and are trying to climb out of the NL Central Division cellar. During Wednesday’s home victory, Pittsburgh OF Bryan Reynolds and veteran DH Andrew McCutchen each hit solo shots. C Joey Bart went 3-for-3 with an RBI double for the Pirates (63-77), who improved to 41-30 at home.

National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes (9-9 2.05 ERA) is a lock to win the Cy Young Award. Through 167 innings of work. Skenes has fanned 187 batters and ranks fifth in the majors with a 0.95 WHIP.

Pirates vs Dodgers Pick & Prediction

Los Angeles SS Tommy Edman (ankle) is on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City and is expected to return to the lineup next week. Through 139 games, Los Angeles ranks 3rd in OPS and 3rd in runs scored. For the season, Pittsburgh ranks 30th in OPS and 30th in runs scored. Take the Dodgers to win on the road. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Dodgers win 4-3.

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