Dodgers fall to Brewers 6-2 as Tarik Skubal struggles to find rhythm
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Last updated Aug 17, 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost 6-2 to the Milwaukee Brewers on August 16, 2026, at Dodger Stadium, marking their third loss in four games against Milwaukee. Tarik Skubal pitched six innings, allowing two earned runs and striking out seven, but struggled with his pitch count throughout the game. The Dodgers’ offense continues to falter, scoring only ten runs over the series and going 5-10 in August. Manager Dave Roberts highlighted a prolonged period of below-average production from the lineup, expressing frustration with the team's inconsistency. Andy Pages added a late home run, but it was insufficient to change the outcome.
- •Skubal allowed two runs over six innings with seven strikeouts.
- •Dodgers scored only 10 runs in the series against Milwaukee.
- •Manager Dave Roberts criticized team's offensive inconsistency.
- •Max Muncy and Andy Pages each hit home runs in the loss.
- •Dodgers' record in August drops to 5-10.
- 1:20 AMYahoo Sports — The Dodgers' problems are bigger than Tarik Skubal
"LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline to change games like this one.
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