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The Los Angeles Dodgers blanked the Chicago Cubs 6–0 on April 26 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium, delivering a dominant pitching performance that limited the visitors to just four hits while allowing zero earned runs. Los Angeles' starter was particularly effective, striking out eight batters and holding Chicago scoreless despite surrendering six walks, posting a 3.28 ERA. The Dodgers' offense, though modest with seven hits and one home run, capitalized efficiently with five RBIs and an .828 OPS to overcome a Vegas total line of just 2 runs. Chicago's lineup managed only four hits and eight strikeouts, mustering no runs despite drawing six walks—a testament to the team's inability to manufacture offense with runners in scoring position. The shutout showcased a stark contrast in execution: Los Angeles committed no errors while Chicago's pitching staff surrendered seven hits and five earned runs with a 3.85 ERA. This dominant home victory positions the Dodgers favorably in the early-season division race while signaling potential concerns for Chicago's offensive consistency moving forward.