Dodgers edge Tigers 2-1 with clutch hitting and strong pitching
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 1:40 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a narrow 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on August 28, 2026, at Comerica Park. Freddie Freeman's eighth-inning RBI single was crucial, marking a needed win after the Dodgers faced a three-game losing streak. Pitcher Tarik Skubal allowed four hits and struck out seven in six innings, showcasing strong performance upon his return to Detroit. With nine hits and nine walks, the Dodgers showed improvement despite struggling with runners in scoring position. The bullpen allowed no runs in the final innings, preserving the win.
- •Freddie Freeman's single drives in the second run in the eighth inning.
- •Tarik Skubal pitches six innings with seven strikeouts in his return to Detroit.
- •Dodgers had nine hits and nine walks but struggled to capitalize.
- •Evan Phillips completes a clean inning after Skubal.
- •Dodgers look to build on this win as playoffs approach.
- 1:40 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Offense Survives Another Rough Night Behind Tarik Skubal
"The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 thanks to some clutch hitting and sensational pitching.
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