Dodgers lefty Justin Wrobleski becomes first in team history to give up four homers in two games
Justin Wrobleski allowed four home runs in a 4 ⅓-inning start against the Cubs, making him the first Dodger to surrender that many long balls in multiple games in a season.
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski struggled mightily in a recent start at Wrigley Field, giving up four home runs in 4 ⅓ innings of a 10-5 defeat to the Chicago Cubs. The performance mirrors a previous outing a week earlier against the Seattle Mariners, where he also allowed four long balls, making him the first pitcher in Dodgers history to permit four homers in multiple games during a single season. Wrobleski said he believed he threw the ball well, but the results were unacceptable.
He surrendered a two-run shot to Seiya Suzuki, a go-ahead blast to Kevin Alcantara, a two-run drive from Carson Kelly, and a final homer to Michael Busch. His ERA rose to 3.31, the highest since joining the rotation in April. Manager Dave Roberts noted that Wrobleski’s stuff remains strong but suggested the team must examine whether predictability or pitch-tipping contributed to the damage.
Why it matters
The unusual slump highlights a potential weakness in a key Dodgers pitcher, affecting the team's chances in a competitive season.
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