The Cubs (64-49) won Game 1 of the series versus the Dodgers (69-44), 10-5 behind three two-run homers. Chicago fell behind 3-0 in the first inning but responded with six consecutive runs scored.
Los Angeles acquired Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline and he makes his awaited debut with the Dodgers. Skubal spent part of the year injured but has been red-hot recently. With Detroit, Skubal has a 2.03 ERA in July over five starts with 41 strikeouts, six walks, and a .196 OBA. The Dodgers are the World Series favorites and as expected, the odds shortened after Skubal joined Los Angeles.
Chicago had one of the hottest offenses in July, recording a…
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