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Cubs defeat Dodgers 5-1, spoil Tarik Skubal's debut in Chicago

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Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Cubs defeat Dodgers 5-1, spoil Tarik Skubal's debut in Chicago

Summary

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 at Wrigley Field on August 4, 2026. Tarik Skubal made his debut for the Dodgers, pitching six innings with six strikeouts while allowing two runs. The Cubs took the lead in the sixth inning after a crucial play by Nico Hoerner. The loss marks the Dodgers' fifth straight defeat and their second consecutive series loss. The Dodgers aim to end their losing streak in the series finale on August 5 with Eric Lauer on the mound.

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By the Numbers

•Tarik Skubal strikes out six in his Dodgers debut.
•Cubs tie the game with a solo home run from Dansby Swanson.
•Nico Hoerner's grounder gives Cubs the lead in the sixth inning.
•Dodgers score only once on Kyle Tucker's second-inning homer.
•Cubs look to complete the series sweep against the Dodgers on August 5.

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2:39 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs Spoil Skubal's Debut; Dodgers Drop Fifth Straight
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What they're saying

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Tarik Skubal had a perfectly fine Dodgers debut with six strikeouts in six strong innings. But the Dodgers couldn’t score much at all, while the Cubs offense did just enough off Skubal then teed off on the bullpen in a 5-1 win at Wrigley Field, the season-worst fifth straight loss for the Dodgers. Skubal allowed […]
— Yahoo Sports