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August 23, 2026 β’ Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
MLB PREVIEW β’ August 23, 2026
Featured Matchup
MLB Matchup: Pittsburgh Pirates (63-69) travels to play Los Angeles Dodgers (80-51) at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Visiting Side
Record
63-69
Los Angeles Dodgers
Home Side
Record
80-51
Scoring
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PIT
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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LOS
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ~ | 4 | 6 | 0 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
94%
Pittsburgh Pirates
VS
6%
Los Angeles Dodgers
Projected Score
PIT 5.1
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LOS 4.1
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 6 categories
- Pittsburgh Pirates has a stronger overall season performance.
- Pittsburgh Pirates has a better road record than Los Angeles Dodgers's home record.
- Pittsburgh Pirates boasts a more productive batting lineup.
Pittsburgh Pirates
STAT
Los Angeles Dodgers
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Los Angeles Dodgers plays on familiar turf at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Pittsburgh Pirates Could Win
Pittsburgh Pirates brings a Team ERA of 4.22 and Batting Average of .252 into the matchup.
Why Los Angeles Dodgers Could Win
Los Angeles Dodgers counters with a Team ERA of 4.28 and Batting Average of .235.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Pittsburgh Pirates's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.
Game Details
Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
44,092
Closing Odds
Line: LAD -275 | O/U: 8.5
Pitching & Leaders
Away Starter
Lake Bachar
Home Starter
Blake Snell
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Pittsburgh Pirates (49.6%)
Los Angeles Dodgers (50.4%)
Total Submissions: 34 circles
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