Tarik Skubal bounced back from a shaky first inning to pitch effectively in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday evening at Dodger Stadium. According to multiple outlets, Skubal struck out 11 batters in what was described as his best start since joining the Dodgers.
The Pirates got off to an early start against Skubal, with Oneil Cruz hitting a two-run triple in the opening frame. But after that rough beginning, Skubal settled in and dominated through the remainder of his outing.
The victory extended the Dodgers' winning streak to five games, their longest since a six-game stretch from May 23-29, according to reporting on the game. The win marked their fourth winning streak of the season.