Dodgers swept by Cubs as struggling offense falls short in late comeback
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers fell to the Chicago Cubs, completing a three-game sweep against the defending World Series champions on August 5, 2026. Despite a leadoff home run from Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers' offense struggled, allowing the Cubs to build an early lead. Dodgers pitcher Eric Lauer gave up six runs in four innings, with the Cubs scoring a total of seven runs. The Dodgers mounted a late comeback attempt with Max Muncy's home run and Ohtani's second homer, but ultimately fell short in the ninth inning. Following the sweep, the Dodgers will look to regroup during an off day before facing the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 7, 2026.
- •Dodgers swept by Cubs in three-game series at Wrigley Field.
- •Shohei Ohtani hits his second homer of the day in a late comeback attempt.
- •Eric Lauer allows six runs in four innings pitched.
- •Max Muncy contributes with a 413-foot home run.
- •The Dodgers face the Diamondbacks next on August 7, 2026.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Fall Deeper Into Slump, Get Swept in Back-to-Back Series
"The Chicago Cubs denied the Los Angeles Dodgers' late comeback attempt on Wednesday, completing a sweep over the World Series champions.
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