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Cubs-Dodgers series tests both teams' early-season form

PUBLISHED Apr 25, 2026, 9:50 AM ET

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LOS ANGELES. The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a multi-game weekend sweep at Dodger Stadium, with Friday’s comeback sealed when Dansby Swanson hit a 413-foot, two-run home run off Tanner Scott in the ninth inning to produce a 6-4 win; the Dodgers also posted a 12-4 victory Saturday and a 6-0 win Sunday. The sequence spurred scrutiny of Los Angeles' bullpen, especially Tanner Scott’s late pitch and the club’s adjustments in Edwin Díaz’s absence this week; Emmet Sheehan recorded ten strikeouts in a strong start Friday, and the Cubs scheduled Shota Imanaga as a forthcoming starter as both teams prepare for upcoming divisional matchups.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Prior week: Cubs achieved a 10-game winning streak entering the Dodger series.
Friday: Dodgers won 6-4 after Dansby Swanson’s ninth-inning two-run homer off Tanner Scott; Emmet Sheehan struck out ten.
Saturday: Dodgers defeated Cubs 12-4, ending the Cubs' 10-game streak.
Sunday: Dodgers completed the weekend sweep with a 6-0 victory over the Cubs.
Early August: Teams are scheduled to meet again in Chicago for a three-game series at Wrigley Field.

News Intelligence

If you're a Cubs or Dodgers fan, this series was a real temperature check. The Dodgers showed their strength, but the Cubs' 10-game winning streak before this series shouldn't be overlooked. Keep an eye on how both teams adjust for their upcoming divisional matchups.

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Who Benefited

The Chicago Cubs benefited immediately from strong offensive outputs that extended early-season momentum, improved run differential, and raised their standing and confidence after a 10-game winning streak that challenged league perceptions.

Who Impacted

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered short-term bullpen scrutiny after late-inning miscues, notably Tanner Scott's ninth-inning pitch to Dansby Swanson, raising questions about relief depth in Edwin Díaz's absence.

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