Dodgers at Pirates 6/5/18 - MLB Picks & Predictions

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Last Updated: 08/06/2019 at 4:16 PM ET

Dodgers at Pirates 6/5/18 - MLB Picks & Predictions

In Tuesday night MLB action, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Pittsburgh Pirates will begin a three-game series from PNC Park. The Dodgers are riding high after sweeping the Rockies at Coors Field and scoring 33 runs over the three games. Los Angeles is a game below .500 overall and 2.5 games behind the NL West Division leading Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Pirates will turn to twenty-five year old righty Joe Musgrove (2-0 0.64 ERA) in the series opener. Through 14 innings this season, Musgrove has struck out 12 batters and owns a solid 1.14 WHIP.

Los Angeles SP Clayton Kershaw will miss at least a month with a lower back strain. Through 59 games, Los Angeles ranks 18th in batting average and 8th in runs scored. For the season, Pittsburgh ranks 12th in batting average and 9th in runs scored. Take Los Angeles to continue their solid offensive play. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Dodgers win 5-3.

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