Thaaaaat’s a SWEEP! Cubs 7, Dodgers 6- August 5, 2026
The Chicago Cubs have swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in a series that saw both teams hit home runs, but only one team win.
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The Chicago Cubs completed a sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 7-6 victory. This win extended the Dodgers' losing streak to six games despite multi-home run performances from Shohei Ohtani and Pete Crow-Armstrong.
Epilogue added 88d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Cubs cap off sweep of Dodgers, losing streak reaches six gamesTrue Blue LA · 90d ago
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Pete Crow-Armstrong's leadoff home run (25)Yahoo Sports · 90d ago
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Ohtani's 1st multi-HR game of '26 not enough to stop Dodgers' skidMLB.com · 90d ago
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Thaaaaat’s a SWEEP! Cubs 7, Dodgers 6- August 5, 2026Bleacher Nation · 90d ago
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- Primary Driver: The Chicago Cubs have swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in a series that saw both teams hit home runs, but only one team win.
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The Chicago Cubs completed a sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 5, 2026, winning 7-6. The Dodgers' losing streak now stands at six games. The Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a leadoff home run, his 25th of the season.
The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani hit two home runs, his first multi-home-run game of 2026. Crow-Armstrong's performance has positioned him as a favorite for the MVP award. The Dodgers' Ohtani, despite his strong showing, could not prevent the team's sixth consecutive loss.
The Cubs' sweep marks a significant shift in the series, with the team capitalizing on the Dodgers' struggles. Crow-Armstrong's performance has solidified his status as a top contender for the MVP award, while Ohtani's multi-home-run game is a notable achievement for the Dodgers.
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Who won the series between the Cubs and the Dodgers?
The Chicago Cubs won the series, sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers.
How many home runs did Pete Crow-Armstrong hit in the series?
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit two home runs in the series, including a leadoff home run, his 25th of the season.
What is the current status of the Dodgers' losing streak?
The Los Angeles Dodgers' losing streak now stands at six games.
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