Pittsburgh at Los Angeles

Pittsburgh has dropped four of five and plays its fourth consecutive road game a long way from home. The Pirates are 23rd in runs scored, 18th in on-base percentage, and 24th in slugging, while the pitching is 20th in ERA and the defense is 23rd in fielding percentage. Pittsburgh has lost the last five starts made by Johan Oviedo (4.61 ERA). The Pirates are 3-12 following a loss, plus 14-40 on the road against winning teams. Talented Los Angeles is fourth in runs scored, seventh in on-base percentage, and fourth in slugging, while the defense is 12th in fielding percentage. Julio Urias has a 1.99 ERA at home and L.A. is on a 27-10 run versus the Pirates, including 48-18 at Dodger Stadium. Play Los Angeles.