Dodgers’ Six-Run Fourth Ends Cubs’ 10-Game Streak, 12-4 Win

This recap dives into the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 12-4 rout of the Chicago Cubs. LA snapped Chicago’s 10-game winning streak, finally looking like themselves again with a balanced offense and a solid—if not perfect—outing from Roki Sasaki.

Shohei Ohtani sparked things in the first inning, and a four-run fourth, built on small-ball, flipped the script. LA piled up 14 hits and set a season-high for runs at Dodger Stadium, letting the Cubs know they weren’t messing around.

Dodgers rally to end Cubs’ streak

The Dodgers came out swinging, mixing power, patience, and clutch hitting to grab control early. Roki Sasaki notched his second MLB win, working into the sixth and helping end Chicago’s streak with a 12-4 line.

Shohei Ohtani, stuck in an 0-for-12 funk, finally broke through with a single in the first. He swiped second for his second steal of the year, and honestly, that energy kind of set the tone for everything that followed.

Key moments and standout performances

• Max Muncy launched a go-ahead, two-run homer in the third to tie things up at 3-3. That really set the table for LA’s big inning.
• The fourth inning was all about small-ball. Alex Verdugo doubled in a run, Freddie Freeman added an RBI single, and Teoscar Hernández knocked in two more with a single.
• Dalton Rushing and Andy Pages chipped in with RBI singles, and Pages came back in the sixth with a two-run double that blew things open.
• Roki Sasaki gave up four runs on seven hits, including solo shots by Seiya Suzuki, Moisés Ballesteros, and Miguel Amaya. He still punched out five and left with the lead.
• Ohtani added that first-inning single, just part of a steady offensive push that kept Cubs pitchers sweating.
• Colin Rea took the loss for Chicago, dropping to 3-1 as the Cubs just couldn’t keep up with LA’s late surge.

The Cubs made some noise in the sixth, loading the bases. But the Dodgers’ bullpen shut it down with a couple of strikeouts and a grounder, keeping the game out of reach.

The series rolls on Sunday, with Chicago sending lefty Shota Imanaga to face LA’s own southpaw, Justin Wrobleski.

Offense and defense: a balanced attack fuels LA

LA’s 14-hit outburst marked their best home run total this season. The Dodgers cashed in with timely hits, even when they weren’t mashing homers, turning small-ball into real damage during that fourth inning.

Ohtani’s early spark got things rolling, and the offense just kept coming after that. Defensively, Sasaki wasn’t perfect, but the bullpen picked him up and kept Chicago from clawing back.

The Dodgers’ blend of offense and bullpen grit really showed off their depth. When this lineup clicks and the pitching staff locks in, you get nights like this—where LA just looks tough to beat.

What this means for the series and next matchup

The Dodgers snapped a significant opponent streak with this win. They showed they can respond in a packed NL West race.

Sunday’s matchup features Imanaga against Wrobleski. It’s a snapshot of what’s at stake as these two clubs fight for position in a tight division.

Los Angeles has a productive, varied offense. Timely hits from different contributors and a bullpen that can hold a lead when Sasaki leaves the game are encouraging signs.

 
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