Los Angeles Dodgers starter Tarik Skubal allowed three runs on four hits in five innings in his home debut for the team, leading to a loss. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
Skubal gave up four hits and two walks while striking out six. He threw 95 pitches and had only one 1-2-3 inning. Kansas City Royals' Jac Caglianone hit a two-run homer and an RBI single against him.
This was Skubal's second start for the Dodgers. In his first, at Wrigley Field, he pitched six innings, allowing two runs and striking out six. Manager Dave Roberts had predicted an "electric night" before the game, but that prediction did not come true.
Dodgers fans warmly welcomed Skubal, chanting his name. However, during the game, Skubal allowed two soft singles, and his team trailed 3-2.
This was not Skubal's first full game for the Dodgers, but he suffered a loss in his first home start. The team had lost eight of nine games before this.