Pirates blow five-run lead to Dodgers, lose 8-7 to end win streak

Los Angeles Dodgers v Pittsburgh Pirates PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 25: Austin Hedges #18 of the Pittsburgh Pirates scores from a two-RBI double in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at PNC Park on April 25, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) (Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

By John Perrotto: PittsburghBaseballNOW.com

PITTSBURGH — Chris Taylor ruined what was a great vibe day for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday that lasted well into the evening.

Taylor’s three-run home run in the eighth inning off Colin Holderman rallied the Los Angeles Dodgers from a five-run deficit to beat the streaking Pirates 8-7 in the opener of a three-game series at PNC Park.

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