Dodgers End Cubs' 10-Game Winning Streak with 12-4 Victory The Los Angeles Dodgers ended the Chicago Cubs’ 10-game winning streak with a 12-4 victory on Saturday night, overcoming a sluggish start to dominate the game and shift momentum in the three-game series. The win, which came at Dodger Stadium under overcast skies and a brief rain shower, highlighted the Dodgers’ offensive resurgence and marked a turning point in their recent struggles. The Cubs had entered the game with an MLB-best 10-game winning streak, but the Dodgers’ explosive performance in the fourth inning sealed their fate. The Cubs took an early 2-0 lead in the top of the third inning against Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki. However, the Dodgers quickly responded in the bottom of the frame, with Shohei Ohtani leading off the inning with a walk. Two batters later, Max Muncy hit a game-tying home run, breaking a 0-for-12 slump for the Japanese star. The Dodgers continued to apply pressure, and by the end of the fourth inning, they had extended their lead to 8-3. The offensive explosion came in the bottom of the fourth, where the Dodgers unleashed a six-run inning that showcased their team-wide resurgence. Hyeseong Kim opened the rally with a one-out single, and the hits kept coming. Alex Freeland doubled to bring Kim home, while Ohtani walked and Freddie Freeman followed with an RBI single. Both Ohtani and Freeman scored on a base hit from Teoscar Hernández, who had been in a 0-for-13 slump. Dalton Rushing and Andy Pages added runs with doubles, capping the inning with 11 Dodgers hitters reaching base. Manager Dave Roberts praised the team’s ability to “stress” opposing pitchers, a hallmark of the Dodgers’ approach. “We all love home runs, but our club’s hallmark is stress and continuing to put pressure on the opposing pitchers,” Roberts said.#chicago_cubs #shohei_ohtani #los_angeles_dodgers #roki_sasaki #max_muncy
