The Cubs defeated the Dodgers 5-1, with Dansby Swanson collecting three hits to pace the offense. The win was built on solid pitching and timely hitting, per Yahoo Sports.
Espn's Jesse Rogers noted that the Dodgers did not see an elite version of Tarik Skubal in his debut with Los Angeles, suggesting the right-hander was not at his best on the mound.
Javier Assad earned recognition for his performance, per Bleed Cubbie Blue's game recap, which used Win Probability Added to evaluate the Cubs' standout players in the matchup.