Cubs secure 10-5 win over Dodgers with strong homers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 3:05 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-5 at Wrigley Field on Monday night. Seiya Suzuki, Carson Kelly, and Kevin Alcántara each hit two-run homers, contributing to the Cubs' scoring. Michael Busch drove in three runs, aiding the team's overall performance as they improved to 2-2 on their seven-game homestand. The loss marked the Dodgers' fourth in a row, leaving them struggling after a recent sweep by Boston. The Cubs are now 5.5 games behind NL Central leaders Milwaukee, who lost 4-3 to Pittsburgh. The two teams will meet again on Tuesday as Tarik Skubal makes his first start for the Dodgers after joining from Detroit.
- •Seiya Suzuki, Carson Kelly, and Kevin Alcántara hit two-run homers.
- •Michael Busch contributed three RBIs against his former team.
- •The Cubs are 5.5 games behind the NL Central-leading Brewers.
- •The Dodgers have lost six of their last eight games.
- •Tarik Skubal will start for the Dodgers on Tuesday night.
- 3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly star as the Cubs beat the slumping Dodgers 10-5
"Seiya Suzuki, Carson Kelly and Kevin Alcántara each hit a two-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs handed the Los Angeles Dodgers their fourth consecutive loss with a 10-5 victory Monday night. Michael Busch drove in three runs against his former team, helping Chicago improve to 2-2 on a seven-game homestand. The Cubs also pulled within 5 1/2 games of NL Central-leading Milwaukee, which lost 4-3 to Pittsburgh.
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