Dodgers Drop 6th Straight Game, Swept by Cubs as NL West Lead Shrinks to 8
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 6
Dodgers Drop 6th Straight Game, Swept by Cubs as NL West Lead Shrinks to 8
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 6
Summary
Chicago finished a three-game sweep with a 7-6 win Wednesday, handing Los Angeles its sixth straight loss and leaving the Dodgers winless in August.
A 7-1 Cubs lead was built on a leadoff homer by Shohei Ohtani being erased by seven unanswered runs, including two home runs from Pete Crow-Armstrong.
The skid has stretched beyond Tarik Skubal's much-hyped arrival: Los Angeles was also swept by Boston, has gone 2-6 in its last eight and been outscored 42-22 over the six losses.
That slump has exposed issues behind the star power, with injuries to Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow, inconsistent rotation depth and a bullpen that has struggled for the past month.
Arizona's pursuit has tightened the race from a 14-game cushion to a possible eight-game lead, while the Dodgers have also slipped behind Milwaukee in the battle for the NL's top seed.
Can the Dodgers turn a blockbuster for Tarik Skubal into a World Series title before his record-setting free agency begins?
Why would the Tigers trade a back-to-back Cy Young ace now, and what prospect haul could justify losing Tarik Skubal?
Dodgers Acquire Back-to-Back Cy Young Winner Tarik Skubal in Historic 2026 Deadline Blockbuster: Trade Details, Motivations, and MLB Market Fallout
Overview
On August 1, 2026, the Los Angeles Dodgers made a blockbuster trade to acquire ace Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers, reshaping the MLB landscape. The Dodgers, facing a rotation crisis due to injuries to key starters, were forced to rely on young pitchers and risked losing their division lead. Meanwhile, the Tigers, struggling with a disappointing record and looming financial penalties, decided to trade Skubal for promising young talent. This move not only boosted the Dodgers’ World Series odds but also drove up the market price for other top pitchers, forcing rival contenders to quickly change their trade strategies.