Dodgers rally past Royals despite Tarik Skubal's shaky home debut

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Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Dodgers rally past Royals despite Tarik Skubal's shaky home debut
Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 6-5 victory against the Kansas City Royals on August 10. Tarik Skubal made his Dodger Stadium debut but struggled, allowing three earned runs over five innings. The performance came amid a difficult stretch for Los Angeles, which had lost eight of its previous nine games. The Dodgers' offense overcame an early deficit, aided by a three-hit performance from Freddie Freeman. This win offers a needed boost as they look to regain consistency in the closing weeks of the season.

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  • Skubal allows three earned runs in five innings in his home debut.
  • Freddie Freeman contributes three hits in the victory.
  • Dodgers end an eight-loss streak with the win against Kansas City.
  • Game took place on August 10 at Dodger Stadium.
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  • 5:18 AMYahoo SportsEven with Tarik Skubal, the Dodgers look very beatable
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Skubal looked downright mediocre in his Dodger Stadium debut, and while L.A. rallied to defeat the Royals, the two-time defending champs looked far from dominant.

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