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The Los Angeles Dodgers (69-45) and the Chicago Cubs (65-49) play at Wrigley Field on Wednesday at 2:20 p.m. ET. In this matchup, the Dodgers have the chance to end a five-game skid.
Dodgers vs. Cubs: Aug. 5, 2026 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- Time: 2:20 p.m. ET
- TV: MLB Network, MARQ, and SportsNet LA
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: Wrigley Field
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Dodgers vs. Cubs Starting Pitchers
| Dodgers: Eric Lauer (LHP) | Cubs: Shota Imanaga (LHP) | |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | GS | 22 |
| 6-5 | W-L | 7-9 |
| 4.50 | ERA | 3.67 |
| 5.0 | IP/Start | 5.2 |
| 1.193 | WHIP | 1.073 |
| 5.7 | K/9 | 8.4 |
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Dodgers vs. Cubs Team Stats
- The Dodgers rank fifth-best in MLB play with 146 total home runs.
- The Cubs' 141 home runs rank ninth in Major League Baseball.
- Los Angeles' .261 batting average leads the majors.
- Chicago ranks ninth in MLB with a .248 team batting average.
- The Dodgers are the fourth-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 5.1 runs per game (578 total).
- The Cubs are among the highest scoring teams in the majors, ranking second with 585 total runs this season.
Hitters To Watch In Dodgers vs. Cubs
Dodgers
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | 108 | .293 | .397 | .539 | 24 | 67 | 117 |
| Freddie Freeman | 111 | .310 | .385 | .486 | 15 | 54 | 130 |
| Andy Pages | 112 | .268 | .333 | .453 | 18 | 74 | 117 |
| Kyle Tucker | 107 | .243 | .341 | .381 | 10 | 52 | 92 |
| Max Muncy | 103 | .253 | .348 | .488 | 21 | 49 | 87 |
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Cubs
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | 114 | .284 | .384 | .535 | 24 | 65 | 121 |
| Nico Hoerner | 112 | .258 | .320 | .361 | 7 | 53 | 115 |
| Alex Bregman | 111 | .246 | .339 | .378 | 11 | 47 | 108 |
| Seiya Suzuki | 97 | .274 | .368 | .482 | 19 | 64 | 100 |
| Dansby Swanson | 108 | .219 | .297 | .409 | 17 | 62 | 82 |
A Look Ahead...
Upcoming Dodgers Games
- Aug. 5: at Cubs, 2:20 p.m. ET
- Aug. 7: at Diamondbacks, 9:40 p.m. ET
- Aug. 8: at Diamondbacks, 8:10 p.m. ET
- Aug. 9: at Diamondbacks, 4:10 p.m. ET
- Aug. 10: vs. Royals, 10:10 p.m. ET
- Aug. 11: vs. Royals, 10:10 p.m. ET
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Upcoming Cubs Games
- Aug. 5: vs. Dodgers, 2:20 p.m. ET
- Aug. 6: vs. Blue Jays, 2:20 p.m. ET
- Aug. 7: at Royals, 8:10 p.m. ET
- Aug. 8: at Royals, 7:10 p.m. ET
- Aug. 9: at Royals, 2:10 p.m. ET
- Aug. 11: at Nationals, 6:45 p.m. ET