Cubs secure 5-1 win over Dodgers behind Swanson's three hits
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Cubs defeated the Dodgers 5-1 at Wrigley Field on August 4. Dansby Swanson led the Cubs with a home run, a double, and a single during a game highlighted by solid pitching from Javier Assad. The Dodgers initially took a 1-0 lead in the second inning but the Cubs responded with a series of incremental runs after tying the game. Assad allowed only four hits over 5.2 innings before being relieved. The Cubs strengthened their lead in the late innings, ultimately sealing the victory in front of a crowd of 40,584.
- •Cubs improve to playoff contention with this win.
- •Dansby Swanson records his first three-hit game since June.
- •Javier Assad allowed only four hits in 5.2 innings.
- •The Dodgers initially scored through a home run by Kyle Tucker.
- •Cubs score four runs in the final three innings.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs 5, Dodgers 1: Dansby Swanson’s three hits help defeat Tarik Skubal
"Solid pitching and timely hitting brought the Cubs another win.
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