Dodgers rally stuns Cubs, ends ten-game winning streak
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Los Angeles. On Saturday night at Dodger Stadium, the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for six runs in the fourth inning and defeated the Chicago Cubs 12-4, snapping Chicago's Major League Baseball-leading 10-game winning streak. Roki Sasaki started for the Dodgers, allowing four runs and striking out five while pitching into the sixth inning.
The Dodgers totaled 14 hits and set a season high for runs at home, adding four more runs in the sixth inning; Andy Pages delivered a two-run double and later scored on a wild pitch after Vince Velasquez had been called up Friday. Shohei Ohtani ended an 0-for-12 skid with a first-inning single and stole second during the game.
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Timeline
- 1. Last season: Roki Sasaki went 1-1 as a rookie and served as a closer during the Dodgers' run to their second straight World Series championship.
- 2. Cubs compiled a Major League Baseball-best 10-game winning streak entering the weekend.
- 3. Friday: Vince Velasquez was called up to the Dodgers' roster.
- 4. Saturday night: Dodgers scored six runs in the fourth and won 12-4, snapping the Cubs' streak.
- 5. Postgame: Dodgers recorded 14 hits, set a season high for runs at home; Ohtani ended an 0-for-12 skid and stole second.
Why it matters
This game shows that even the best streaks can be broken. It's a reminder that in sports, and life, anything can happen. If you're a baseball fan, this might shake up your predictions for the season. Keep an eye on the Dodgers and Cubs as they continue to compete.
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