Dodgers Top Cubs 10-8, Avoid Sweep

In a thrilling game, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Chicago Cubs 10-8, avoiding a series sweep. Shohei Ohtani showcased his dual-threat ability, hitting his 47th home run and stealing his 48th base, while Gavin Lux delivered the go-ahead single in the seventh inning. Despite leading 7-3, the Dodgers allowed the Cubs to tie the game, but Tommy Edman's two-run homer in the eighth helped secure the victory. The Dodgers' magic number to clinch the NL West dropped to 11 with the win. Reliever Michael Kopech faced a tense ninth inning after loading the bases but managed to earn his 13th save. The Cubs outscored the Dodgers 16-7 in the first two games of the series, marking the Dodgers' struggles in maintaining leads.