Dansby Swanson homers off Tarik Skubal in Dodgers debut against Cubs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 4:34 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
On August 4, Tarik Skubal made his debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a matchup against the Chicago Cubs. In the bottom of the third inning, Dansby Swanson hit a home run off Skubal, contributing to a challenging outing for the pitcher. Skubal pitched six innings, giving up four hits and two runs, with the Dodgers ultimately trailing. The game ended with the Dodgers losing 5-1, marking a disappointing beginning for Skubal in LA.
- •Skubal debuts for Dodgers on August 4 against Cubs.
- •Dansby Swanson hits a third-inning homer off Skubal.
- •Skubal allows four hits and two runs in six innings.
- •Dodgers lose to Cubs 5-1, marking rough start for Skubal.
- •Fan reactions highlight skepticism about Skubal's future performance.
- 4:34 AMYahoo Sports — ‘You love to see it’ – MLB fans troll Tarik Skubal after Dansby Swanson home run in Los Angeles Dodgers debut
"Tarik Skubal pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers for the first time on Tuesday, and many fans loved watching Dansby Swanson hit a homer off him. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Tuesday night matchup against the Chicago Cubs was the big draw of the week’s MLB games.
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