Cubs complete sweep of Dodgers with 7-6 victory at Wrigley Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Chicago Cubs edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-6 on August 5, 2026, marking their first sweep of the Dodgers at Wrigley Field since May 2021. Pete Crow-Armstrong starred for the Cubs, hitting two home runs and driving in four runs. Shohei Ohtani also homered for the Dodgers, but despite a late comeback attempt, they were unable to overcome a six-run deficit. The loss extended Los Angeles's losing streak to six games.
- •Cubs bash Dodgers 7-6, completing a three-game sweep.
- •Pete Crow-Armstrong hits two home runs for the Cubs.
- •Shohei Ohtani hits a home run, extending his hit streak to nine games.
- •Max Muncy’s three-run homer cut the Cubs’ lead late in the game.
- •Cubs will look to build momentum in upcoming series.
- 10:40 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs 7, Dodgers 6: Pete Crow-Armstrong’s DH day
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs cap off sweep of Dodgers, losing streak reaches six games
"Pete Crow-Armstrong crushes two home runs, drives in four, Dodgers leave eight on base in 7-6 loss to Cubs.
"… but the game got just a bit too exciting in the eighth. The Cubs held on for the sweep.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 10:40 PMCubs 7, Dodgers 6: Pete Crow-Armstrong’s DH day
… but the game got just a bit too exciting in the eighth. The Cubs held on for the sweep.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 9:30 PMCubs cap off sweep of Dodgers, losing streak reaches six games
Pete Crow-Armstrong crushes two home runs, drives in four, Dodgers leave eight on base in 7-6 loss to Cubs.
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