Dansby Swanson homers off Tarik Skubal in Dodgers debut against Cubs
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Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Dansby Swanson hit his first home run of the season against Tarik Skubal during his debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 5, 2026. Skubal had a strong start, retiring the first six batters he faced, but Swanson's homer in the third inning tied the game at 1-1. The inning continued to challenge Skubal, who recorded two quick outs before allowing a single to Pete Crow-Armstrong. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts monitored Skubal's performance closely as he pitched through five innings, giving up one run on two hits.
- •Swanson's home run was the first allowed by Skubal this season on the first pitch.
- •Game was tied 1-1 after Swanson's third-inning homer.
- •Skubal had a strong start with six straight outs before the homer.
- •He allowed one run on two hits through five innings.
- •Matchup is part of the ongoing season between the Cubs and Dodgers.
- 1:34 AMYahoo Sports — Dansby Swanson nukes Dodgers’ Tarik Skubal with first-of-season home run
"The first two innings of Tarik Skubal’s Los Angeles Dodgers debut could not have gone smoother. The same can’t be said for the third frame. Skubal cruised to six straight...
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