The Chicago Cubs achieved a remarkable comeback against the Los Angeles Dodgers, winning 6-3 after a five-run eighth inning fueled by three costly errors from the Dodgers. This marked the Cubs' third consecutive victory, improving their record to .500 on the road while keeping their playoff hopes alive as they chase the NL Wild Card. The Dodgers, who had previously led the game 3-1, suffered their first series loss since early August, reducing their division lead over San Diego to 4.5 games. Shohei Ohtani hit his 47th home run of the season, starting the Dodgers' scoring spree, but the Cubs' rally overshadowed this. Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong made pivotal defensive plays, including a spectacular catch to preserve the lead. The matchup was notable as it featured two top Japanese pitchers, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shota Imanaga, in their first MLB encounter.