Tarik Skubal made his Dodger Stadium debut Monday night against the Kansas City Royals, yielding three runs over five innings while striking out six batters. The Royals built an early lead off the 29-year-old pitcher, but the Dodgers rallied to secure a 6-5 victory.
Shohei Ohtani scored the go-ahead run in the seventh inning as Los Angeles mounted its comeback. Per ESPN, the win marked only the Dodgers' second victory in their last 10 games.
One analyst assessed Skubal's performance critically, noting he "looked downright mediocre" despite the team's ability to overcome the slow start. The reporting suggests the defending two-time champions' win, while salvaging Skubal's debut, did little to dispel questions about the team's recent form.