Dodgers host Cardinals in series finale at Dodger Stadium
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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers conclude their home series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night at Dodger Stadium. Tarik Skubal takes the mound for the Dodgers, entering the contest with a 3.00 ERA over his first 30 innings with the team. He is expected to face left-hander Quinn Mathews, who is set to make his fifth major league start. This game marks the first time Skubal will pitch to Will Smith as his starting catcher in a regular season appearance. Tommy Edman returns to second base for the Dodgers after spending the beginning of the series in center field. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:10 p.m. with broadcast coverage provided by SportsNet LA and local radio outlets.
- •Tarik Skubal starts for the Dodgers against the Cardinals.
- •Quinn Mathews makes his fifth major league start for St. Louis.
- •Tommy Edman returns to second base for the Los Angeles lineup.
- •First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. at Dodger Stadium.
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"The St. Louis Cardinals will enter the gauntlet again Thursday night as it’ll be game 3 against the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Quinn Mathews will start for the Cardinals going up against the formidable Tarik Skubal for the Dodgers. First pitch scheduled for 9:10pm central time at Dodger Stadium and the game broadcast will be […]
"The Dodgers finish off their home series against the St. Louis Cardinals with Tarik Skubal on the mound on Thursday night at Dodger Stadium. Skubal in his first month with the Dodgers had a 3.00 ERA in five starts and 30 innings, with 37 strikeouts (a 30.6-percent strikeout rate) against only seven walks, and two […]
"The St. Louis Cardinals were not intimidated to be facing off with Tarik Skubal and the Dodgers. They came out of the gate swinging – literally – and Quinn Mathews did his part to give the Cardinals a fighting chance Thursday night in Los Angeles. They came so close to sweeping the Dodgers, but the […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 5:24 AMCardinals Waste Rookie's Strong Outing, Miss Out on Sweeping Dodgers After Late Collapse
Quinn Mathews not only limited the Dodgers to four hits and one earned run over five innings, but he also outpitched two-time Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal. However, he and the Cardinals had their nights ruined when the Dodgers rallied in the ninth inning to win 3-2.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 5:13 AMSt. Louis Cardinals Bullpen Blows Lead in 9th as Dodgers Avoid Sweep
The St. Louis Cardinals were not intimidated to be facing off with Tarik Skubal and the Dodgers. They came out of the gate swinging – literally – and Quinn Mathews did his part to give the Cardinals a fighting chance Thursday night in Los Angeles. They came so close to sweeping the Dodgers, but the […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 11:00 PMSt. Louis Cardinals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Game Discussion Thursday
The St. Louis Cardinals will enter the gauntlet again Thursday night as it’ll be game 3 against the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Quinn Mathews will start for the Cardinals going up against the formidable Tarik Skubal for the Dodgers. First pitch scheduled for 9:10pm central time at Dodger Stadium and the game broadcast will be […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 7:00 PMDodgers playing against the Cards they were dealt
Putting a couple of frustrating losses behind them, the Dodgers rely on Tarik Skubal at home against the Cardinals
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 12:02 AMDodgers on Deck: Thursday, September 3 vs. Cardinals
The Dodgers finish off their home series against the St. Louis Cardinals with Tarik Skubal on the mound on Thursday night at Dodger Stadium. Skubal in his first month with the Dodgers had a 3.00 ERA in five starts and 30 innings, with 37 strikeouts (a 30.6-percent strikeout rate) against only seven walks, and two […]
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