Los Angeles Dodgers at Pittsburgh Pirates 5/11/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Wednesday MLB schedule will get underway with a matinee between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Pittsburgh Pirates from PNC Park. The Dodgers (20-8) have won eight of their last ten games and hold a two-game lead over San Diego for first place in the NL West. Last night, Los Angeles 3B Justin Turner doubled three times and drove in four runs during an 11-1 road triumph against Pittsburgh.

Twenty-four year old righty Ryan Pepiot will make his first career major league start for the Dodgers. Over six starts at Triple-A this season, Pepiot is 2-0 with a 2.05 ERA and a solid 1.14 WHIP.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are two games below .500 at home and are sitting in third place in the NL Central Division standings. During Tuesday's home loss, Pittsburgh was limited to four hits and left nine men on base. SP Bryse Wilson (0-2) was tagged for six runs and failed to make it through three innings in a losing effort for the Pirates (12-17).

Pittsburgh manager Derek Shelton has yet to name a starting pitcher for the series finale. The Pirates have limited options on a staff that ranks 28th in the majors with a 4.68 team ERA.