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The Los Angeles Dodgers were 69-45, 1st in the NL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers were beaten by the Chicago Cubs 1-5 at Wrigley Field.

Dodgers Daily Vibe Check
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last night's loss

In a good rhythm. Last night's 4-run loss is fresh and it shows. On top of that, 2 wins in 7 games. The math speaks for itself.

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Dodgers Game on August 05

Opponent:Chicago Cubs (65-49)
Location:Wrigley Field
First Pitch:02:20 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Eric Lauer (6-5, 4.50 ERA) vs Shota Imanaga (7-9, 3.67 ERA)
TV Broadcast:SportsNet LA, Marquee Sports Network, MLB Network, MLB Network
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 75°F, Wind 1 mph

Dodgers Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers were beaten by the Chicago Cubs 1-5 at Wrigley Field.

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Highlights

Dodgers Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
6945.605 L5
D-backs
6054.5269.0 L1
Padres
5955.51810.0 W1
Giants
4866.42121.0 L1
Rockies
4569.39524.0 L2

Los Angeles Dodgers are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -13 run differential.

Dodgers Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
17
Shohei Ohtani
 24.293.93667
44
Andy Pages
 18.268.78674
13
Max Muncy
 21.253.83649

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
17
Shohei Ohtani
 8-21.790.9585.2
66
Tanner Scott
 1-32.380.8845.1
29
Tarik Skubal
 7-62.810.92102.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
23
Kyle Tucker
 5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .625 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
29
Tarik Skubal
 7.1 IP, 12 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
11
Roki Sasaki
 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
70
Justin Wrobleski
 6.1 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Dodgers News

The Dodgers' recent woes continued as they dropped their fourth straight game, falling 10-5 to the Cubs, with Justin Wrobleski getting shelled for four home runs. This disheartening loss comes at a critical juncture, especially with the recent acquisition of Tarik Skubal, who struck out six in his debut despite the hostile Wrigley environment. The pressure is mounting on Skubal, as the Dodgers desperately need stability in their rotation with injuries to key catchers Will Smith and Dalton Rushing. Activating Ben Rortvedt is a stopgap, yet Andrew Friedman’s savvy moves, including the Skubal trade, signal a commitment to not just survive but thrive. Dodgers fans are left hoping this new blood can turn the tide in a season that has slipped sideways amid a 2-5 stretch.

Sources
Tarik Skubal trade ended up being perfect Dodgers timing, but not for Shohei Ohtani concerns
Dodgersway
Tarik Skubal trade ended up being perfect Dodgers timing, but not for Shohei Ohtani concerns
The Los Angeles Dodgers will be thrilled to welcome Tarik Skubal to their battered and bruised rotation, though he may be facing even more pressure than expected.
 Complete grades for Dodgers' 2026 trade deadline that might've guaranteed three-peat
Dodgersway
Complete grades for Dodgers' 2026 trade deadline that might've guaranteed three-peat
Andrew Friedman and the Los Angeles Dodgers have loaded up for a run at a threepeat with the Tarik Skubal deal and several other savvy trades.
 Cubs tee off on Justin Wrobleski as Dodgers' losing skid stretches to four games
Latimes
Cubs tee off on Justin Wrobleski as Dodgers' losing skid stretches to four games
Justin Wrobleski gives up four home runs and seven runs as the Dodgers fall to the Chicago Cubs 10-5 to suffer their fourth consecutive loss.
 Dodgers activate Ben Rortvedt and Hunter Feduccia
True Blue LA
Dodgers activate Ben Rortvedt and Hunter Feduccia
Both Will Smith and Dalton Rushing are on the injured list, and Ben Rortvedt has come to the Dodgers rescue yet again, this time from not only off the 40-man roster but also from a different team. One day after the Dodgers’ acquired Rortvedt from the New York Mets, they selected him to the major […]
 Skubal strikes out 6 in Dodgers debut amid raucous environment at Wrigley
MLB.com
Skubal strikes out 6 in Dodgers debut amid raucous environment at Wrigley
CHICAGO -- The boos rained down at Wrigley Field long before Tarik Skubal had even thrown his first pitch as a Dodger. In his first career visit to the Friendly Confines, the newly acquired Dodgers southpaw was met with the full force of Cubs fans' displeasure, starting when he went
 As Snell nears return to rotation, Glasnow begins rehab assignment
MLB.com
As Snell nears return to rotation, Glasnow begins rehab assignment
CHICAGO -- The Dodgers were highly anticipating Tarik Skubal's team debut at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night. Still, he was far from the only starting pitcher worth watching in L.A.'s organization that day. Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow also took the mound for Dodgers affiliates on Tuesday, making meaningful progress

Dodgers Upcoming Schedule

The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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