Cubs Complete Sweep Over Struggling Dodgers

Last Night In Baseball: The Cubs Swept The Reeling Dodgers
Published Aug. 6, 2026 11:50 a.m. ET

The Chicago Cubs swept the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are currently struggling, in last night's MLB matchup. The Dodgers were aiming to become the first team in Major League Baseball to reach 70 wins, having recorded their 69th victory on July 30. However, after a week without a win, the Dodgers have seen the Milwaukee Brewers surpass them, while the Atlanta Braves have caught up in the standings as well. Los Angeles faced a difficult series against the Cubs after being swept by the Boston Red Sox over the weekend. They experienced a second consecutive sweep following their afternoon loss on Wednesday, marking a six-game losing streak—the second-longest for the Dodgers since 2019, only surpassed by a seven-game skid in 2025. Although the Dodgers won the World Series in 2025, concerns linger about the team's ability to maintain dominance.

During the game, Shohei Ohtani started strong with his 11th leadoff home run of the season, just four home runs shy of the MLB record. However, the Cubs responded quickly, with Pete Crow-Armstrong hitting a leadoff homer in the next inning and later adding a two-run shot after contributing an RBI double earlier, accumulating four RBIs in total. The Cubs led 7-1 by the seventh inning, but the Dodgers began to battle back, with Max Muncy hitting a three-run homer in the eighth, followed by Ohtani hitting his 26th home run of the season. Despite the late rally, Jacob Webb sealed the game for the Cubs with a clean ninth inning, securing the sweep. Currently, the Cubs boast a record of 66-49, trailing the Brewers by 5.5 games in the NL Central but leading the wild-card race.

In other league news, the Atlanta Braves secured their seventh consecutive win, defeating the Miami Marlins 4-1 and now matching the Dodgers’ win total. Third baseman Austin Riley's ground-rule double contributed to a productive second inning, and first baseman Matt Olson reached a significant milestone with his 896th consecutive game played, overtaking Stan Musial's streak in MLB history.

The Boston Red Sox continued their strong performance, achieving their seventh straight win against the Chicago White Sox, with Sonny Gray delivering six scoreless innings to secure the victory. Meanwhile, despite losing, the White Sox still found themselves in first place in the AL Central.

Additionally, the Cleveland Guardians introduced third baseman Angel Genao, who had a flashy debut with four hits, although they ultimately lost to the New York Mets in extra innings. Lastly, rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. showcased promising defensive skills for the New York Yankees, while deadline acquisition Luis Arraez added value to the Philadelphia Phillies with his contributions in recent games.