The Chicago Cubs defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 on Tuesday night, handing Los Angeles a fifth straight loss. The Cubs score the go-ahead run in the sixth inning when Nico Hoerner delivers an RBI infield single. Chicago adds more runs with key RBI hits including another run created by Pete Crow-Armstrong. Dansby Swanson contributes offensively with a solo home run as the Cubs improve to three wins in their past four games.
On the pitching side, Los Angeles faces a strong start from its opponent in Tarik Skubal’s debut as he takes the mound against the Dodgers. Across six innings, Skubal allows two earned runs, while the Dodgers’ offense manages limited production, finishing with four hits. The Dodgers respond with Kyle Tucker’s home run, but it is not enough to overcome the Cubs’ run scoring and Skubal’s overall effectiveness.
