Tarik Skubal Gives up 3 Runs in 5 Innings, Leaves with Dodgers Trailing in His Home Debut
The two-time Cy Young winner allowed four runs in five innings in his only previous Dodger Stadium outing.
- Lefty Tarik Skubal makes his first home start as a Dodger on Monday, facing the Kansas City Royals in a three-game series opener. Skubal, acquired from Detroit ahead of the trade deadline, debuted against the Cubs on August 4.
- Having pitched in the AL Central, Skubal brings familiarity with Kansas City to the Dodgers rotation. He holds a 3.86 ERA across 19 career appearances against the Royals, including a season-high 12 strikeouts on July 24.
- Manager Dave Roberts praised Skubal's work ethic, stating, "We've made some Deadline acquisitions with some top-end guys, but this guy is something special." Roberts plans to give the pitcher a longer leash for his home debut.
- Los Angeles remains 7.5 games ahead in the NL West despite recent sweeps by the Red Sox and Cubs. The club recalled RHP Seth Halvorsen and added LHP Charlie Barnes while designating RHP Jonathan Hernandez for assignment.
- The team also expects the return of Cy Young winner Blake Snell, who started just one game this season. Snell is set to pitch after completing his recovery from a 60-day injury list stint.
52 Articles
52 Articles
Tarik Skubal, who transferred to the LA Dodgers, started his home debut and recorded 3 runs allowed over 5 innings. He threw 95 pitches and displayed somewhat shaky control, but contributed to the team's 6-5 victory. The manager analyzed that early nervousness and excessive force were the causes and is looking forward to a rebound in future appearances.
"There's nothing like home." Dorothy's famous phrase in the Wizard of Oz came true for the Dodgers. The reigning champions put an end to a thread of three defeats after winning Kansas City in the debut of their brand-new Tarik Skubal signing at Dodgers Stadium. A victory suffered, in which the Angelinos had to suffer to go back to a meeting they began to lose. With Skubal signing a discreet performance, it was Max Muncy—homened by the handing ov…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 48% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
