Tarik Skubal loses in Dodgers debut as losing streak reaches five games
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 4:01 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Tarik Skubal made his Dodgers debut on August 4 against the Cubs, giving up two earned runs in six innings. The Cubs won 5-1, marking the Dodgers' fifth consecutive loss. Skubal recorded six strikeouts and showed potential despite limited offensive support from his team. The Dodgers have struggled on offense and are now 10-14 since July 3.
- •Skubal strikes out six and allows two earned runs in six innings.
- •Cubs hit a solo home run and capitalized on Dodgers' defense errors.
- •Dodgers drop to 69-45 with five straight losses.
- •Skubal's performance showed promise despite the team's struggles.
- •Cubs' bullpen effectively limits Dodgers' offense.
- 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — Tarik Skubal gives props to Dodgers teammates for impressive debut
- 2:39 AMCBS MLB — Tarik Skubal takes loss in Dodgers debut as Los Angeles' season-long losing streak continues
"Tarik Skubal may not have gotten the win in his debut for the Dodgers, but he was impressed with what he saw from his new teammates.
"Skubal had a solid first outing in a Dodgers uniform but didn't get much run support from his new teammates
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 4:01 AMTarik Skubal gives props to Dodgers teammates for impressive debut
Tarik Skubal may not have gotten the win in his debut for the Dodgers, but he was impressed with what he saw from his new teammates.
- CBS MLBAug 5, 2026, 2:39 AMTarik Skubal takes loss in Dodgers debut as Los Angeles' season-long losing streak continues
Skubal had a solid first outing in a Dodgers uniform but didn't get much run support from his new teammates
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