Skubal Strikes Out 10 as Dodgers Blank Giants 2-0

Skubal Dominates on the Mound

Tarik Skubal was the centerpiece of a dominant pitching performance for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who defeated the San Francisco Giants 2-0 on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The left-hander retired the Giants over seven innings, allowing just three hits and no earned runs. His command was evident as he recorded 10 strikeouts while issuing no walks.

Skubal took the win, improving his record to 12-7 on the season. The Dodgers bullpen closed the door with Roki Sasaki pitching one hitless inning and Tanner Scott recording the save with two strikeouts in the ninth.

Offense Powered by Home Runs

The Dodgers offense did its work in the second inning, where they scored both of their runs on the strength of two home runs. Teoscar Hernández opened the scoring with a shot to left field that traveled 412 feet. Shortly after, Andy Pages added to the lead with a solo homer to left field that carried 389 feet.

These two blasts were the only runs scored in the game, giving the visitors a comfortable 2-0 lead that they maintained through the final out. The Giants failed to generate any runs throughout the contest, leaving their total at zero.

Giants Pitching Struggles

For the San Francisco Giants, Yunior Marte started the game but lasted only five innings. He allowed six hits and two earned runs while striking out four batters and walking one. Marte took the loss, dropping his record to 0-2.

The Giants turned to their bullpen for the remainder of the game, with Sam Hentges, Joel Kuhnel, Dylan Smith, and Tristan Beck each pitching one inning. Hentges, Kuhnel, and Smith all retired the side without allowing a hit or an earned run, while Beck allowed one hit in his one-inning appearance.

The Giants finished the game with a record of 65-95, while the Dodgers improved to 98-62. Attendance at Oracle Park was 40,770.

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