Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)
Kansas City Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. (7) runs past home plate after scoring on a single hit by Jac Caglianone (not shown) during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani takes off his batting helmet after receiving a strike during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)
Kansas City Royals third baseman Nick Loftin, left, tags out Los Angeles Dodgers’ Andy Pages, right, during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tarik Skubal yielded three runs over five innings in his home debut for the Dodgers, and Shohei Ohtani scored the go-ahead run in the seventh while Los Angeles rallied for only its second victory in 10 games, 6-5 over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night.
