Dodgers vs Cubs: The Dodgers had their chances — more than once — to put the game away. But a resilient Chicago Cubs squad clawed back multiple times and eventually walked off in extras, handing Los Angeles a heartbreaking 11-10 defeat in Tuesday night’s chaotic Dodgers vs Cubs showdown at Wrigley Field.
Early Scoring Frenzy Sets the Tone
The night opened in explosive fashion. Tommy Edman gave the Dodgers an early 3-0 lead with a towering three-run shot. But Dustin May faltered in the bottom half, surrendering a five-run response that put the Cubs ahead immediately.
Despite solo home runs from Andy Pages and Will Smith, May couldn’t keep the lead. A fifth-inning blast from Pete Crow-Armstrong, a local product from Harvard-Westlake, highlighted May’s struggles, as he failed to command his signature pitches.
Dodgers Rally, But Bullpen Falters
The Dodgers put together a five-run rally in the seventh inning, featuring an error, Freddie Freeman’s go-ahead double, and key hits from Edman and Smith. They led 10-7 heading into the bottom of the eighth.
That’s when Kyle Tucker stepped up, launching a two-run homer off Alex Vesia to cut the lead to one. Then with two outs in the ninth, Miguel Amaya tied the game with a solo blast to center, spoiling Tanner Scott’s save attempt.
“We were one out away,” manager Dave Roberts said. “We just couldn’t put them away.”
Ian Happ Delivers Walk-Off Blow
After a scoreless top of the 10th, Ian Happ wasted no time. He drilled the first pitch he saw into the outfield, scoring the automatic runner and sealing the Cubs game today with a walk-off win.
Despite scoring a season-high 10 runs, the Dodgers finished 3-for-14 with runners in scoring position. The loss marked Scott’s second blown save in 10 opportunities and underscored the team’s situational struggles.
“Just missed location,” Scott admitted postgame. “Middle-middle is not very good in the big leagues.”
Looking Ahead
The Dodgers – Cubs game added another twist to the early season narrative for both teams. The Dodgers, now 16-8, still sit near the top of the NL East standings, while the Chicago Cubs look to build momentum as they navigate their Cubs schedule.
Stay tuned for updates on MLB scores today, and more recaps as the baseball game season rolls on.
Source: Yahoo