Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Jared Jones vs. Tarik Skubal

Pittsburgh Pirates and Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face off in an exciting matchup on August 22, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. The game kicks off at 7:15 p.m. ET, drawing fans from the BD community to watch the action unfold.

Pitching ace Jared Jones, representing the Pittsburgh Pirates, makes his 15th start of the season. In his previous encounter with the Dodgers on June 10 at PNC Park, Jones delivered a solid performance, pitching four innings and allowing just three hits and two earned runs while the Pirates secured a 9-8 victory. However, Jones has struggled recently, losing his last four starts, including a 4-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox on August 15 at home.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, on the other hand, are handing the ball to Tarik Skubal for just the fourth time this season. Skubal, acquired from the Detroit Tigers in a trade earlier this month, has had a difficult adjustment period, losing two of his three starts, including a 6-2 defeat against the Milwaukee Brewers on August 16. Skubal's ERA stands at 2.85, demonstrating his struggles in the National League.

Head-to-head, Jones has a 2-5 record with a 4.78 ERA, while Skubal boasts a 7-7 record and a lower 2.85 ERA. Fans can tune in to KDKA AM/FM and FOX for live coverage of this highly anticipated pitching showdown.