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Dodgers struggle on road, swept by Cubs and lose to Diamondbacks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 5:39 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Dodgers struggle on road, swept by Cubs and lose to Diamondbacks

Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers faced a challenging week, losing five out of six games as they were swept by the Chicago Cubs and won only one of three against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The team's recent form has raised questions about their competitive balance in the league. Standout performances included Kyle Tucker, who homered twice during the week, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, pitching 5 2/3 scoreless innings against the Diamondbacks. The Dodgers have utilized multiple catchers due to injuries, marking a rare occurrence in their history. With a current record of 70-48, the Dodgers remain in playoff contention, but they need to improve their performance moving forward.

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By the Numbers

•Dodgers went 1-5 last week, scoring 19 runs and allowing 31.
•Kyle Tucker hit two home runs during the week, including a go-ahead shot.
•Yoshinobu Yamamoto held the Diamondbacks scoreless for 5 2/3 innings.
•The team has now used six different catchers this season.
•Dalton Rushing was placed on the injured list with a torn UCL.

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What they're saying

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For all the talk of the Dodgers ruining competitive balance in baseball, they’ve been neither competitive nor balanced of late. Their losing ways continued on the road last week, getting swept by the Chicago Cubs then losing two of three to the Arizona Diamondbacks. The only win in six games last week came after somehow […]
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