Dave Roberts Praises Offense for Game-Defining 7th Inning

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts commended his team for their 10-run seventh inning in a 12-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.

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The Dodgers entered the inning tied with the Pirates after a strong Paul Skenes start, but immediately figured it out in the seventh. They took the lead after two batters following an error from Pirates catcher Henry Davis, and batted around before recording a single out.

Freddie Freeman plated the 10th run of the inning with his 2,500th career hit, and the Dodgers put the game well out of reach.

“I think our guys were just very patient in that inning,” Roberts said. “You could see those pitchers coming in there, and they were having a hard time throwing strikes, and we were just taking what we could get and weren’t trying to force the issue. We had some good takes, took some walks and threw a couple of big hits in there.”

Over the course of the inning, the Dodgers saw 68 pitches and walked four times.

Jun 9, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (right) greets first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) returning to the dugout after Freeman scored a run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Is the Dodgers’ Offense Finally Back?

The Dodgers went through something of a slump in May, struggling to find runs with several of their big bats unable to produce runs. Since recording consecutive big wins against the Los Angeles Angels, though, the Dodgers have been among the best offensive teams in the league.

The Dodgers have a 127 wRC+ since May 15, which was the first day of their series against the Angels. That mark ranks second in MLB, only behind the San Francisco Giants.

Their 140 runs since then are the most in MLB, and they have a collective OPS of .813.

Jun 9, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Ryan Ward (left), center fielder Andy Pages (44) and right fielder Kyle Tucker (right) celebrate in the outfield after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

The Dodgers have a 14-5 record since then as well, which ties them with the Milwaukee Brewers for the best record over that stretch. The offense has truly returned, and they’re sure to continue producing as the season progresses and their key players settle in.

They’ll continue playing the Pirates on Tuesday, when Shohei Ohtani steps on the mound for his 11th start of the season.

How did you feel about the Dodgers’ performance during yesterday’s game?

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