His four-seam fastball and sinker each averaged 97.3 mph, up 0.6 and 0.7 mph from their seasonal marks. Skubal also maintained his velocity through the sixth: his sinker averaged 97.1 and his four-seamer 97.3 in the final inning. Cubs Win the Result, but Skubal Changes Dodgers’ CeilingBefore Tuesday, Skubal owned a 4.12 ERA across three career starts against the Cubs, with 18 strikeouts and two walks in 19.2 innings. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Skubal is “a dog” between the lines and humble away from the field. Skubal attacked with velocity, missed bats with every secondary pitch, and refused to let Wrigley’s reception become the story.