Skubal earns first Dodgers win after shaky start against Pirates
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 3:42 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Tarik Skubal secured his first win as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers in a matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night. After falling behind 3-0 in the first inning, Skubal settled in to strike out 11 batters over seven innings, guiding his team to a 4-3 victory. Despite allowing three runs early, he retired 20 of the last 23 batters he faced. This win marks a turnaround for Skubal, who had a challenging start with the Dodgers after his trade from the Detroit Tigers earlier this month. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised Skubal's resilience and performance, noting its importance for the team's bullpen.
- •Tarik Skubal struck out 11 batters in Saturday's game.
- •Skubal allowed three runs in the first inning but settled down to dominate.
- •The Dodgers rallied to win 4-3 over the Pirates.
- •Skubal has previously struggled, going 0-2 with a 3.18 ERA as a Dodger.
- •Manager Dave Roberts highlighted the importance of Skubal's performance for the bullpen.
- 4:12 AMESPN — Skubal fans 11 to score first win with Dodgers
- 3:22 AMYahoo Sports — Skubal shakes off 3-run first inning, then settles in to dominate for his 1st win as a Dodger
"Then, the two-time Cy Young Award winner dug in to flash the stuff that made him baseball's prize acquisition at the trade deadline. Skubal struck out 11 — one off his season best — to earn his first win since joining the two-time defending World Series champions, 4-3 over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.
"Tarik Skubal overcame a rough first inning and struck out 11 to earn his first win as a Dodger, and Los Angeles rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Pirates on Saturday.
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External links- ESPNAug 23, 2026, 4:12 AMSkubal fans 11 to score first win with Dodgers
Tarik Skubal overcame a rough first inning and struck out 11 to earn his first win as a Dodger, and Los Angeles rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Pirates on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 3:22 AMSkubal shakes off 3-run first inning, then settles in to dominate for his 1st win as a Dodger
Then, the two-time Cy Young Award winner dug in to flash the stuff that made him baseball's prize acquisition at the trade deadline. Skubal struck out 11 — one off his season best — to earn his first win since joining the two-time defending World Series champions, 4-3 over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.
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