Skubal takes loss despite effective Dodgers debut

Tarik Skubal made his debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers, pitching six effective innings against the Chicago Cubs, but was handed the loss as the Dodgers fell 5-1 to Chicago. Despite a solid individual performance, Skubal could not prevent his new team from suffering the defeat. The result marked a losing start to Skubal's time with the Dodgers organization.