The Los Angeles Dodgers lost their fifth straight game on Tuesday, August 4, falling 5-1 to the Chicago Cubs despite a strong debut from newly acquired pitcher Tarik Skubal. Skubal delivered a quality start, but the Cubs' offense proved too much for the Dodgers' bullpen and defense. Dansby Swanson and Nico Hoerner powered Chicago at the plate, driving in key runs to secure the decisive victory. With the loss, the Dodgers dropped to 3-7 in their last 10 games, a troubling stretch for a team expected to contend. Skubal, acquired to bolster the rotation, gave the Dodgers a chance to win, but the offense could not back him up, managing just one run. The loss highlights ongoing struggles for Los Angeles, which has now lost five consecutive games and eight of its last 10. The Cubs, meanwhile, celebrated a convincing win behind their standout performances from Swanson and Hoerner. The Dodgers will look to end their slide in their next game, hoping that Skubal's solid outing is a sign of better things to come despite the disappointing result.