{
  "id": 2703557,
  "title": "Skubal shakes off 3-run first inning, then settles in to dominate for his 1st win as a Dodger",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/skubal-shakes-off-3-run-first-inning-then-settles-in-to-dominate-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T03:23:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/08/22/skubal-shakes-off-3-run-first-inning-then-settles-in-to-dominate-for-his-1st-win-as-a-dodger"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal faced an early setback, allowing three runs in the first inning to put his team in a 3-0 hole. However, the two-time Cy Young Award winner quickly regained control of the game. Skubal struck out an impressive 11 batters, one shy of his season high, to secure his first win since joining the defending World Series champions. Manager Dave Roberts praised Skubal's performance, noting his physical presence on the mound and the ability to dig deep when needed. After a shaky start, Skubal (8-7) settled down and retired 20 of his final 23 batters, allowing just five hits and one walk over 7 innings. The left-hander maintained his velocity throughout, reaching 99 mph on several pitches and topping 100 mph on the final strikeout of the game. Skubal acknowledged the need to improve in the early innings but felt confident in his execution and the overall talent of his team.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Tarik Skubal allowed three runs in the first inning, putting Dodgers down 3-0.",
    "Skubal struck out 11 batters, one shy of his season high, to secure his first win with Dodgers.",
    "Skubal retired 20 of final 23 batters over 7 innings, maintaining 99+ mph velocity."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Tarik Skubal's ability to overcome an early setback and dominate for 7 innings bolsters his standing with the Dodgers and provides a boost to his team's title defence.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}