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Skubal Dominates as Dodgers End Losing Streak, 2-1

8/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Tarik Skubal threw six innings, allowing one run as the Dodgers beat the Tigers 2-1 in Detroit.
The win ended the Dodgers’ losing streak, moving them to an 80-54 record and an eight-game NL West lead.
Skubal’s performance lowered his season ERA to 2.84 and improved his record to 8-7.
Having been traded from Detroit on Aug. 1, Skubal said he cried watching the pre-game tribute video.

History

Historical Context

In 1998 Randy Johnson posted a 16-win, 2.65 ERA season for the Seattle Mariners before signing a four-year, $52.4 million contract with the expansion Arizona Diamondbacks. His arrival helped Arizona reach the playoffs in 1999 and anchor the rotation that won the 2001 World Series, the fastest championship for a franchise only four years old.

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Story summary

Tarik Skubal threw six innings, allowing one run as the Dodgers beat the Tigers 2-1 in Detroit.
The win ended the Dodgers’ losing streak, moving them to an 80-54 record and an eight-game NL West lead.
Skubal’s performance lowered his season ERA to 2.84 and improved his record to 8-7.
Having been traded from Detroit on Aug. 1, Skubal said he cried watching the pre-game tribute video.

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