Chicago Cubs (17-10) at Los Angeles Dodgers (18-9) | Dodger Stadium | 1:10 PM PT / 4:10 PM ET
The Chicago Cubs (17–10 after losing 12–4 yesterday) face the Los Angeles Dodgers (18–9 after dominating yesterday) for the series finale at Dodger Stadium. Our TEN-GAME WIN STREAK ENDED with yesterday’s brutal 12–4 blowout loss. Shota Imanaga starts for us against Justin Wrobleski.
This is the series finale—can we bounce back and avoid getting swept?
Cubs Season: 17-10 After Win Streak Ends
Record: 17-10 (Seven Games Over .500, Win Streak Over)
We’re 17–10 and seven games over .500 after yesterday’s BRUTAL 12–4 loss ended our TEN-GAME WIN STREAK. The Dodgers DESTROYED us yesterday after we took Game 1 on Thursday night. Series is tied 1-1.
Series vs Dodgers:
- Game 1 (Thursday): Won 6–4 (Swanson 2 HRs, rallied from 4-0 down)
- Game 2 (Saturday): LOST 12–4 (got blown out, win streak ended)
- Game 3 (Today): Series finale at Dodger Stadium
Yesterday’s Blowout Loss (12–4):
- Lost 12–4 (Dodgers scored 12 runs)
- Colin Rea: Gave up 4 runs, couldn’t go deep
- Javier Assad and bullpen: DESTROYED (Dodgers scored 8 more)
- TEN-GAME WIN STREAK ENDED
Ten-Game Win Streak (ENDED):
- Started with Phillies sweep at Wrigley
- Beat Dodgers in Game 1 (rallied from 4-0 down)
- ENDED yesterday with 12–4 blowout
- Longest win streak since 2016 (11 games back then)
Shota Imanaga Tonight:
- Left-hander gets the ball in series finale
- Three runs allowed in four starts this month (24 innings)
- 25 strikeouts, only 4 walks in April
- Trying to bounce back from yesterday’s disaster
We won TEN STRAIGHT, then got CRUSHED 12–4 yesterday. Can we bounce back today?
Los Angeles Dodgers: 18-9 After Destroying Us
The Dodgers are 18–9 after DOMINATING us 12–4 yesterday. They evened the series after we beat them in Game 1.
Dodgers After Yesterday:
- Destroyed us 12–4 (12 runs!)
- Series tied 1-1, trying to win it today
- Offense EXPLODED after Game 1 loss
Justin Wrobleski Starting:
- Won all three April starts
- Two runs allowed in 20 innings this month
- 8 innings and 7 innings in last two starts
- On a HEATER right now
Dodgers Strengths:
- 18-9 record (elite team)
- Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Kyle Tucker
- Just scored 12 runs on us yesterday
- 4-1 vs left-handed starters (Imanaga is a lefty)
What We’re Facing:
- Dodgers scored 12 yesterday (offense hot)
- Wrobleski on a heater (2 runs in 20 IP)
- Playing at Dodger Stadium
- Trying to avoid the series loss
The Dodgers CRUSHED us yesterday. Wrobleski is dealing. This is a tough spot.
Key Matchups at Dodger Stadium
Shota Imanaga (25 Ks in April) vs Dodgers Lineup
Imanaga has been great in April (3 runs in 24 IP). But the Dodgers scored 12 yesterday. Can he shut them down?
Cubs Offense vs Justin Wrobleski (2 ER in 20 IP)
We scored 4 runs yesterday but Wrobleski is on fire (2 runs in 20 innings this month). Tough matchup.
Bounce Back
We got CRUSHED 12–4 yesterday after our ten-game win streak ended. Can we respond with a win today?
Series on the Line
Series tied 1-1. Winner takes the series. We need to avoid going 1-2 against the defending champs.
What the Cubs Need in the Series Finale
Shota Imanaga Shuts Them Down
Imanaga has been great in April (25 Ks, 4 walks, 3 ER). Stop the Dodgers’ hot offense.
Offense Bounces Back
We scored only 4 runs yesterday in the blowout. Attack Wrobleski even though he’s dealing.
Bullpen Recovers
Our bullpen got DESTROYED yesterday (gave up 8 runs). Bounce back today.
Win the Series Finale
Series tied 1-1. Win today and we WIN THE SERIES at Dodger Stadium despite yesterday’s blowout.
Cubs Fan Prediction: We Bounce Back
Final Score: Cubs 5, Dodgers 3
Shota Imanaga dominates—7 innings, 3 runs. Bounces back after yesterday’s disaster.
Our offense scores 5 runs against Wrobleski (who’s been great but we can get to him). Hoerner and Happ contribute.
The Dodgers score 3 but Imanaga shuts them down. We bounce back from yesterday’s blowout.
Two-run win. We’re 18–10, EIGHT GAMES OVER .500. We WIN THE SERIES 2-1 at Dodger Stadium.
Why the Series Finale Matters
We’re 17–10 after our TEN-GAME WIN STREAK ended with yesterday’s brutal 12–4 loss. The Dodgers are 18–9 after destroying us. Series is tied 1-1.
Win today and we’re 18–10 with a SERIES WIN at Dodger Stadium. Show we can bounce back from the blowout.
Can Imanaga dominate? Will our offense respond? Can we avoid losing the series?
We went 78–84 last year. Going 18–10 with a series win at Dodger Stadium (despite the blowout) would be HUGE.
Go Cubs Go. Bounce back and win the series in LA.
The post Cubs vs Dodgers Series Finale: Bounce Back After Blowout Loss (April 26, 2026) appeared first on UrbanMatter.
