Dodgers rally to edge Royals 6-5 as Skubal debuts at Dodger Stadium

The Los Angeles Dodgers overcame a rocky start from Tarik Skubal to defeat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on August 10, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. Skubal struggled in his first home game, allowing three earned runs in five innings. The Dodgers, down 3-0, responded with a big sixth inning led by Max Muncy's bases-clearing hit, which shifted the momentum. Although the Royals tied the game in the seventh, Freddie Freeman's RBI single ultimately secured the Dodgers' win. This victory marks their 71st of the season as they begin a crucial seven-game homestand.

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