Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski gets 100% real on struggles vs. Cubs

Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski candidly discussed his recent struggles against the Cubs, admitting the team fell to a 10-5 defeat on Monday. The left-hander failed to mask his rough outing, as he allowed four home runs and seven earned runs over 4.1 innings. This marks Wrobleski's second consecutive shaky start, following a career-high number of homers in his previous game.

Speaking with reporters, Wrobleski attributed his performance to a simple fact: "Sometimes teams are going to have good swings off you, and today that happened." He stressed that he believes there's no excuse for his performance, vowing to be better than his recent starts. Wrobleski broke down the specific pitches that affected him the most, noting a difference in quality compared to his previous outing.

Manager Dave Roberts suggested that Chicago's hitters might have picked up on something in Wrobleski's delivery, but the pitcher did not rule out this possibility. Wrobleski acknowledged that the rough patch stands out given his strong season form, entering his last two outings with an ERA around 2.60. Despite the recent stumbles, he remains confident, carrying an 11-3 record and an All-Star selection into his next start, stating, "I just need to continue working and getting better; the chips will fall where they're going to."