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Tarik Skubal settles down after rocky start in Dodgers' 4-3 win

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Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Tarik Skubal settles down after rocky start in Dodgers' 4-3 win

Summary

Tarik Skubal struggled early but found his rhythm in the Dodgers’ 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 22, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. Skubal allowed three runs in the first inning but retired 18 of the next 19 batters, finishing with 11 strikeouts over seven innings. The Dodgers scored two runs in the fourth and fifth innings, led by Max Muncy's double and contributions from Teoscar Hernández, Alek Thomas, and Kyle Tucker. This victory marks the Dodgers' fifth consecutive win, the team’s longest streak since late May. A rematch is scheduled for August 23, featuring Blake Snell on the mound for the Dodgers.

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By the Numbers

•Skubal strikes out 11 batters in seven innings
•Dodgers score two runs in both the fourth and fifth innings
•Max Muncy contributes three hits
•Dodgers' win extends their winning streak to five games
•Blake Snell set to start in next game against Pirates

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2:16 AMYahoo Sports — Tarik Skubal Gets First Dodgers Victory as Kyle Tucker Finally Delivers
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What they're saying

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Tarik Skubal had choppy waters in a rough first inning, but it was smooth sailing after that in the Dodgers’ 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday evening at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers have won five games in a row, their longest streak since a six-gamer May 23-29, and their fourth win streak of […]
— Yahoo Sports