Tarik Skubal pitches well but seeks consistency with Dodgers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 1:40 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal had a strong outing against the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 22. He struck out 11 batters but allowed three earned runs in the early innings. Skubal expressed a desire to improve his command early in games, aiming for more consistent starts. Following two shaky innings, he became more dominant, retiring 18 of the last 19 batters faced. The performance marks his best since joining the Dodgers, though he continues to seek an ideal start.
- •Skubal accumulated 11 strikeouts while allowing three earned runs.
- •He retired 18 of the last 19 batters faced during the game.
- •Skubal aims to start games by being more aggressive on the mound.
- •The outing marked his best performance since being traded to the Dodgers.
- •He had high velocity and effective command despite early struggles.
- 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — Tarik Skubal Identifies One Thing Holding Him Back With Dodgers
"Los Angeles Dodgers ace Tarik Skubal had his best outing since the trade, but he is still searching for the perfect start.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Aug 23, 2026, 2:14 PMTwins sign ex-Yankees, Padres reliever with 6.09 ERA
MLB•Aug 23, 2026, 2:03 PMCam Leiter has stellar High-A debut for Great Lakes
MLB•Aug 23, 2026, 2:01 PMDetroit Tigers Get Concerning Updates on Two Pitchers
MLB•Aug 23, 2026, 2:00 PMMariners News: Kade Anderson, Randy Arozarena, and Giancarlo Stanton
MLB•Aug 23, 2026, 1:01 PMDiamondbacks' week includes Cubs and always-beatable Giants
MLB•Aug 23, 2026, 12:30 PMCody Bellinger discusses rehab assignment at Triple-A Scranton