Justin Wrobleski acknowledges potential pitch tipping after poor outings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 4:07 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Justin Wrobleski, starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, acknowledged the possibility of tipping pitches after struggling for the second consecutive start on August 3, 2026, against the Chicago Cubs. He allowed seven runs in just 4.1 innings, with four homers hit against him, following a previous outing where he also surrendered four homers. Manager Dave Roberts supported Wrobleski's assessment, noting that opponent hitters seemed to be on all of his pitches. Wrobleski currently holds a 3.31 ERA this season and is expected to make his next start within the week, likely against the Arizona Diamondbacks or Kansas City Royals.
- •Wrobleski permitted seven runs in 4.1 innings against the Cubs.
- •He has given up four home runs in two consecutive starts.
- •Wrobleski's ERA stands at 3.31 for the season.
- •His next start may be against the Diamondbacks or Royals.
- •Tarik Skubal will start for the Dodgers on August 5.
- 4:07 PMYahoo Sports — Justin Wrobleski Acknowledges Possibility of Pitch Tipping After Second Consecutive Poor Start
"Both Justin Wrobleski and Dave Roberts accepted the possibility that the right-hander tipped his pitches over the past two outings.
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