Dodgers extend losing streak to six games after recent trades
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 11:24 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost their sixth consecutive game, falling 7-6 to the Chicago Cubs on August 5. This defeat marks a disappointing turn for the defending champions, who have been swept in back-to-back series against the Cubs and Boston Red Sox. Despite acquiring two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, the Dodgers have struggled, posting a 10-15 record since the Fourth of July. Their division lead has shrunk from 14 games to eight pending results from other teams.
- •Dodgers lose 7-6 to Cubs, marking their sixth straight defeat.
- •Team swept in series against Cubs and Red Sox.
- •Dodgers now 10-15 since July 4.
- •Skubal trade has not yet reversed team's fortunes.
- •Division lead reduced from 14 games to eight.
- 11:24 PMYahoo Sports — What's wrong with the Dodgers? Defending champs post 6 straight losses despite Tarik Skubal trade
"Before the Dodgers can ruin baseball once and for all, they need to figure out how to win a game again.
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