The Chicago Cubs capitalized on a series of costly mistakes by Dodgers starter Justin Wrobleski, powering past Los Angeles 10-5 on Monday night at Wrigley Field to hand the visitors their fourth consecutive loss.
The Dodgers jumped out to an early 3-0 advantage in the opening inning when Tommy Edman connected for a three-run homer. However, the lead disappeared quickly as Chicago answered with an aggressive offensive performance that featured four home runs and steady production throughout the night.
Wrobleski struggled to contain the Cubs’ lineup, surrendering four home runs and seven earned runs over 4⅓ innings. The outing matched one of the toughest starts of his season, as Chicago consistently punished pitches left over the plate.
Seiya Suzuki sparked the Cubs’ comeback with a two-run blast before Kevin Alcántara recorded the first home run of his major league career. Carson Kelly and former Dodger Michael Busch also went deep, helping Chicago seize control of the opener in the three-game series. Busch added another key hit later in the game to extend the Cubs’ advantage.
Chicago starter Matthew Boyd settled down after the rocky first inning, limiting further damage while pitching into the seventh. His effort allowed the Cubs to recover from the early deficit and improve their position in the National League standings.
Teoscar Hernández provided another highlight for Los Angeles with a towering solo home run, but the Dodgers were unable to generate enough offense to overcome the Cubs’ relentless attack. The bullpen also struggled late, allowing Chicago to add insurance runs that put the game out of reach.
The defeat extended the Dodgers’ losing streak to four games, increasing pressure on the club as it looks to regain momentum during a challenging stretch of the season. Los Angeles will attempt to bounce back in the second game of the series, while the Cubs will aim to continue their strong run behind an offense that has shown plenty of power in recent outings.
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