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