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RCB vs LSG IPL 2026: Head-to-head record, most runs, wickets ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants  Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Lucknow Super Giants at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. With three wins from its first four matches, Bengaluru sits third on the points table. Lucknow, with two wins and two losses from four games, is placed seventh. In this fixture last season, RCB defeated LSG by six wickets, chasing down a target of 228.Ahead of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2026 match, here are some important statistics:
RCB vs LSG Head-to-Head Record

Matches played: 6

Royal Challengers Bengaluru wins: 4

Lucknow Super Giants wins: 2
Most Runs in RCB vs LSG IPL matches  Batter  Innings   Runs  Average  Strike Rate  HS  Faf Du Plessis  5  238  59.5  145.12  96  Virat Kohli  6  193  32.16  133.1  61  Rajat Patidar  3  155  77.5  189.02  112*  KL Rahul  5  147  36.75  123.52  79  Marcus Stoinis  5  135  27  153.4  65Most Wickets in RCB vs LSG IPL matches  Bowler  Innings  Wickets  Economy  Average  BBI  Josh Hazlewood  3  9  7.54  9.22  4/25  Mohammed Siraj  5  7  8.68  23.57  3/22  Harshal Patel  4  6  8.84  23.33  2/47  Naveen-ul-Haq  2  5  7.17  11  3/30  Glenn Maxwell  3  4  5.28  9.25  2/23Published on Apr 15, 2026  #RCB #LSG #IPL #Headtohead #record #runs #wickets #ahead #Royal #Challengers #Bengaluru #Lucknow #Super #Giants

RCB vs LSG IPL 2026: Head-to-head record, most runs, wickets ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Lucknow Super Giants at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. With three wins from its first four matches, Bengaluru sits third on the points table. Lucknow, with two wins and two losses from four games, is placed seventh. In this fixture last season, RCB defeated LSG by six wickets, chasing down a target of 228.

Ahead of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2026 match, here are some important statistics:

RCB vs LSG Head-to-Head Record

Matches played: 6

Royal Challengers Bengaluru wins: 4

Lucknow Super Giants wins: 2

Most Runs in RCB vs LSG IPL matches

Batter Innings Runs Average Strike Rate HS
Faf Du Plessis 5 238 59.5 145.12 96
Virat Kohli 6 193 32.16 133.1 61
Rajat Patidar 3 155 77.5 189.02 112*
KL Rahul 5 147 36.75 123.52 79
Marcus Stoinis 5 135 27 153.4 65

Most Wickets in RCB vs LSG IPL matches

Bowler Innings Wickets Economy Average BBI
Josh Hazlewood 3 9 7.54 9.22 4/25
Mohammed Siraj 5 7 8.68 23.57 3/22
Harshal Patel 4 6 8.84 23.33 2/47
Naveen-ul-Haq 2 5 7.17 11 3/30
Glenn Maxwell 3 4 5.28 9.25 2/23

Published on Apr 15, 2026

#RCB #LSG #IPL #Headtohead #record #runs #wickets #ahead #Royal #Challengers #Bengaluru #Lucknow #Super #Giants

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Lucknow Super Giants at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. With three wins from its first four matches, Bengaluru sits third on the points table. Lucknow, with two wins and two losses from four games, is placed seventh. In this fixture last season, RCB defeated LSG by six wickets, chasing down a target of 228.

Ahead of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2026 match, here are some important statistics:

RCB vs LSG Head-to-Head Record

Matches played: 6

Royal Challengers Bengaluru wins: 4

Lucknow Super Giants wins: 2

Most Runs in RCB vs LSG IPL matches

Batter Innings Runs Average Strike Rate HS
Faf Du Plessis 5 238 59.5 145.12 96
Virat Kohli 6 193 32.16 133.1 61
Rajat Patidar 3 155 77.5 189.02 112*
KL Rahul 5 147 36.75 123.52 79
Marcus Stoinis 5 135 27 153.4 65

Most Wickets in RCB vs LSG IPL matches

Bowler Innings Wickets Economy Average BBI
Josh Hazlewood 3 9 7.54 9.22 4/25
Mohammed Siraj 5 7 8.68 23.57 3/22
Harshal Patel 4 6 8.84 23.33 2/47
Naveen-ul-Haq 2 5 7.17 11 3/30
Glenn Maxwell 3 4 5.28 9.25 2/23

Published on Apr 15, 2026

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पवन खेड़ा को झटका: सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने जमानत पर लगाई रोक, सीएम हिमंत की पत्नी पर लगाए थे आरोप<p> <p style="float: left;clear: both"> <p style="position:relative;color: #fff"> <img align="" alt="supreme court stays Pawan Khera bail" class="imgCont" height="675" src="https://nonprod-media.webdunia.com/public_html/_media/hi/img/article/2026-04/15/full/1776238766-4177.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #DDD;margin-right: 10px;padding: 1px;float: left;z-index: 0" title="supreme court stays Pawan Khera bail" width="1200" /></p> </p> कांग्रेस नेता पवन खेड़ा को झटका देते हुए सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने तेलंगाना हाईकोर्ट के उस आदेश पर रोक लगा दी, जिसमें असम के मुख्यमंत्री हिमंत विश्व शर्मा की पत्नी के खिलाफ आरोप लगाने के मामले में उन्हें एक सप्ताह की अग्रिम जमानत दी गई थी।</p> <p>  </p> <p> जस्टिस जे.के. माहेश्वरी और न्यायमूर्ति ए.एस. चंदुरकर की पीठ ने खेड़ा और अन्य को नोटिस जारी कर तेलंगाना उच्च न्यायालय के आदेश को चुनौती देने वाली असम सरकार की याचिका पर उनका जवाब मांगा है</p> <p>  </p> <p> असम सरकार की ओर से पेश हुए सॉलिसिटर जनरल तुषार मेहता ने पीठ को बताया कि असम में दर्ज एक मामले में जमानत के लिए तेलंगाना उच्च न्यायालय में खेड़ा का आवेदन करना प्रक्रिया का पूर्ण दुरुपयोग है और यह अपनी सुविधा के हिसाब से अनुकूल मंच चुनने का मामला प्रतीत होता है।</p> <p>  </p> <p> याचिका पर नोटिस जारी करते हुए पीठ ने कहा कि उच्च न्यायालय के आदेश के अमल पर रोक रहेगी। पीठ ने मामले में सुनवाई के लिए 3 सप्ताह बाद की तारीख तय की है।</p> <p>  </p> <p> गौरतलब है कि तेलंगाना हाईकोर्ट ने 10 अप्रैल को खेड़ा को कुछ शर्तों के साथ एक सप्ताह की अग्रिम जमानत दे दी थी। उन्हें संबंधित अदालत में आवेदन दाखिल करने के लिए एक सप्ताह का समय दिया था।</p> <p>  </p> <h3> क्या है मामला</h3> <p> कांग्रेस नेता पवन खेड़ा ने 5 अप्रैल को संवाददाता सम्मेलन में आरोप लगाया था कि असम के मुख्यमंत्री की पत्नी रिंकी भुइयां शर्मा के पास कई पासपोर्ट और विदेशी संपत्ति है, जिसे राज्य में नौ अप्रैल को होने वाले विधानसभा चुनाव के लिए मुख्यमंत्री के चुनावी हलफनामे में घोषित नहीं किया गया है।</p> <p>  </p> <p> शर्मा दंपति ने इन आरोपों को खारिज करते हुए इसे झूठा एवं मनगढंत बताया था। रिंकी भुइयां शर्मा ने इस मामले में कांग्रेस नेता के खिलाफ गुवाहाटी अपराध शाखा थाने में भारतीय न्याय संहिता (बीएनएस) की धारा 175 (चुनाव के संबंध में झूठा बयान), 35 (निजी सुरक्षा के अधिकार) और 318 (धोखाधड़ी) के तहत मामला दर्ज किया गया था।</p> <p> edited by : Nrapendra Gupta </p>

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Deadspin | Heat left fuming over LaMelo Ball’s trip that injured Bam Adebayo <div id=""><section id="0" class=" w-full"><div class="xl:container mx-0 !px-4 py-0 pb-4 !mx-0 !px-0"><img src="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28718106.jpg" srcset="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28718106.jpg" alt="NBA: Atlanta Hawks at Miami Heat" class="w-full" fetchpriority="high" loading="eager"/><span class="text-0.8 leading-tight">Apr 12, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) warms-up before a game against the Atlanta Hawks at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images<!-- --> <!-- --> </span></div></section><section id="section-1"> <p>LaMelo Ball wound up as the hero for the Charlotte Hornets in their play-in victory over the Heat on Tuesday, but Miami coach Erik Spoelstra believes Ball should have been ejected from the game in the first half.</p> </section><section id="section-2"> <p>Ball tripped Heat star Bam Adebayo early in the second quarter, pulling on his left ankle, and Adebayo fell hard to the floor under the basket. Adebayo sustained a back injury that kept him out for the remainder of host Charlotte’s 127-126 overtime victory.</p> </section><section id="section-3"> <p>With Adebayo still lying at the endline, play continued with baskets at both ends. Eventually the action was stopped with the Hornets ahead 30-26 with 10:58 left in the period. Adebayo was able to stand up and walk slowly to the locker room for evaluation.</p> </section><section id="section-4"> <p>Spoelstra said postgame, “I didn’t see it (when it happened), but I don’t think it’s cute. I don’t think it’s funny. I think it’s a stupid play. It’s a dangerous play. Obviously, our best player was out.</p> </section><br/><section id="section-5"> <p>“I’m not making an excuse. The Hornets played great and they made those plays down the stretch. We had our opportunities to win. That’s a shame. You should be penalized for that. I don’t think that belongs in the game — tripping guys, shenanigans.”</p> </section> <section id="section-6"> <p>Referee Zach Zarba told a pool reporter postgame that the play could not have been reviewed because action continued after the incident.</p> </section><section id="section-7"> <p>Ball said of the play, “I apologize on that one. I got hit in the head (on the preceding action) and didn’t really know where I was. But I’m going to check on him, see if he’s OK and everything.”</p> </section><section id="section-8"> <p>Ball wound up with 30 points, and he made a layup with 4.7 seconds left in OT for the game-winning points.</p> </section><section id="section-9"> <p>Adebayo had six points and three rebounds before exiting. The nine-year veteran averaged a double-double during the regular season, putting up 20.1 points and 10.0 rebounds per contest, the latter ranking eighth in the NBA.</p> </section><br/><section id="section-10"> <p>–Field Level Media</p> </section> </div> #Deadspin #Heat #left #fuming #LaMelo #Balls #trip #injured #Bam #Adebayo

Shillong Lajong FC was held to a goalless draw by a resolute Dempo SC in its Indian Football League Championship Phase fixture at the SSA Stadium in Shillong on Sunday.

The result kept Shillong second in the table with 18 points, seven behind leader Diamond Harbour FC, while Dempo remained sixth with 10 points.

Shillong named an unchanged starting XI from its last match, while Dempo made two changes, with Sebastián Gutiérrez Atehortua and Vieri Colaco replacing Ariston Costa and Richmond Kwasi Owusu.

Shillong imposed itself from the outset, applying immediate pressure on Dempo straight from kick-off. Inside the opening minute, a long ball into the box created an early opening as Phrangki Buam rose to meet it, but the defence recovered in time to clear.

The host sustained a high tempo in the early exchanges, unsettling Dempo’s backline before the visitor slowed the pace and attempted to play out from the back.

Both sides showed a clear inclination to build through the flanks, with Buam and Ephraim Lalremtluanga stretching play for Shillong, while Saiesh Bagkar and Kapil Hoble looked to supply Gutiérrez and Marcus Leric Jr Joseph centrally.

Shillong’s sharpness in possession, aided by strong home support, translated into early control. In the eighth minute, Lamlallian found space in the final third and struck at goal, but Aubin Kouakou positioned himself well to block.

Dempo’s attempts to construct from deep led to repeated turnovers under Shillong’s high press, while Everbrightson Sana Mylliempdah tested Ashish Sibi with a skidding effort from distance that the goalkeeper handled securely.

ALSO READ: Atletico Madrid’s Barrios to miss Arsenal Champions League semifinal tie with thigh injury

The clearest opening of the first half came in the 34th minute when Kouakou lost possession, allowing Sana to break through on goal. Jose Luis Moreno Pena recovered with a well-timed sliding challenge to prevent the shot.

Shillong continued to threaten. In the 38th minute, Damaitphang Lyngdoh delivered a low cross across the six-yard area that evaded any finishing touch. Five minutes later, Buam’s shot from a tight angle was parried by Sibi before Lyngdoh struck the woodwork from distance.

Shillong resumed on the front foot after the interval, but Dempo produced a moment of quality in the 58th minute as Gutierrez connected cleanly with a first-time volley from a tight angle, forcing Ranit Sarkar into a sharp save.

The visitor came close again in the 67th minute from a set-piece, but Sarkar reacted well before Joseph fired over the bar from the rebound.

Shillong pushed hard for a breakthrough and came agonisingly close in stoppage time, when substitute Abelson Jachi forced a spill from Sibi and Kenstar Kharshong lifted the rebound over the goalkeeper, only to see his effort strike the crossbar.

Shillong’s inability to convert dominance into goals proved decisive. Despite registering 20 shots, including five on target, it could not breach a disciplined Dempo defence.

Published on Apr 26, 2026

#IFL #Dempo #frustrates #Shillong #Lajong #goalless #Championship #Phase #clash">IFL 2025-26: Dempo frustrates Shillong Lajong in goalless Championship Phase clash  Shillong Lajong FC was held to a goalless draw by a resolute Dempo SC in its Indian Football League Championship Phase fixture at the SSA Stadium in Shillong on Sunday.The result kept Shillong second in the table with 18 points, seven behind leader Diamond Harbour FC, while Dempo remained sixth with 10 points.Shillong named an unchanged starting XI from its last match, while Dempo made two changes, with Sebastián Gutiérrez Atehortua and Vieri Colaco replacing Ariston Costa and Richmond Kwasi Owusu.Shillong imposed itself from the outset, applying immediate pressure on Dempo straight from kick-off. Inside the opening minute, a long ball into the box created an early opening as Phrangki Buam rose to meet it, but the defence recovered in time to clear.The host sustained a high tempo in the early exchanges, unsettling Dempo’s backline before the visitor slowed the pace and attempted to play out from the back.Both sides showed a clear inclination to build through the flanks, with Buam and Ephraim Lalremtluanga stretching play for Shillong, while Saiesh Bagkar and Kapil Hoble looked to supply Gutiérrez and Marcus Leric Jr Joseph centrally.Shillong’s sharpness in possession, aided by strong home support, translated into early control. In the eighth minute, Lamlallian found space in the final third and struck at goal, but Aubin Kouakou positioned himself well to block.Dempo’s attempts to construct from deep led to repeated turnovers under Shillong’s high press, while Everbrightson Sana Mylliempdah tested Ashish Sibi with a skidding effort from distance that the goalkeeper handled securely.ALSO READ: Atletico Madrid’s Barrios to miss Arsenal Champions League semifinal tie with thigh injuryThe clearest opening of the first half came in the 34th minute when Kouakou lost possession, allowing Sana to break through on goal. Jose Luis Moreno Pena recovered with a well-timed sliding challenge to prevent the shot.Shillong continued to threaten. In the 38th minute, Damaitphang Lyngdoh delivered a low cross across the six-yard area that evaded any finishing touch. Five minutes later, Buam’s shot from a tight angle was parried by Sibi before Lyngdoh struck the woodwork from distance.Shillong resumed on the front foot after the interval, but Dempo produced a moment of quality in the 58th minute as Gutierrez connected cleanly with a first-time volley from a tight angle, forcing Ranit Sarkar into a sharp save.The visitor came close again in the 67th minute from a set-piece, but Sarkar reacted well before Joseph fired over the bar from the rebound.Shillong pushed hard for a breakthrough and came agonisingly close in stoppage time, when substitute Abelson Jachi forced a spill from Sibi and Kenstar Kharshong lifted the rebound over the goalkeeper, only to see his effort strike the crossbar.Shillong’s inability to convert dominance into goals proved decisive. Despite registering 20 shots, including five on target, it could not breach a disciplined Dempo defence.Published on Apr 26, 2026  #IFL #Dempo #frustrates #Shillong #Lajong #goalless #Championship #Phase #clash

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The clearest opening of the first half came in the 34th minute when Kouakou lost possession, allowing Sana to break through on goal. Jose Luis Moreno Pena recovered with a well-timed sliding challenge to prevent the shot.

Shillong continued to threaten. In the 38th minute, Damaitphang Lyngdoh delivered a low cross across the six-yard area that evaded any finishing touch. Five minutes later, Buam’s shot from a tight angle was parried by Sibi before Lyngdoh struck the woodwork from distance.

Shillong resumed on the front foot after the interval, but Dempo produced a moment of quality in the 58th minute as Gutierrez connected cleanly with a first-time volley from a tight angle, forcing Ranit Sarkar into a sharp save.

The visitor came close again in the 67th minute from a set-piece, but Sarkar reacted well before Joseph fired over the bar from the rebound.

Shillong pushed hard for a breakthrough and came agonisingly close in stoppage time, when substitute Abelson Jachi forced a spill from Sibi and Kenstar Kharshong lifted the rebound over the goalkeeper, only to see his effort strike the crossbar.

Shillong’s inability to convert dominance into goals proved decisive. Despite registering 20 shots, including five on target, it could not breach a disciplined Dempo defence.

Published on Apr 26, 2026

#IFL #Dempo #frustrates #Shillong #Lajong #goalless #Championship #Phase #clash">IFL 2025-26: Dempo frustrates Shillong Lajong in goalless Championship Phase clash

Shillong Lajong FC was held to a goalless draw by a resolute Dempo SC in its Indian Football League Championship Phase fixture at the SSA Stadium in Shillong on Sunday.

The result kept Shillong second in the table with 18 points, seven behind leader Diamond Harbour FC, while Dempo remained sixth with 10 points.

Shillong named an unchanged starting XI from its last match, while Dempo made two changes, with Sebastián Gutiérrez Atehortua and Vieri Colaco replacing Ariston Costa and Richmond Kwasi Owusu.

Shillong imposed itself from the outset, applying immediate pressure on Dempo straight from kick-off. Inside the opening minute, a long ball into the box created an early opening as Phrangki Buam rose to meet it, but the defence recovered in time to clear.

The host sustained a high tempo in the early exchanges, unsettling Dempo’s backline before the visitor slowed the pace and attempted to play out from the back.

Both sides showed a clear inclination to build through the flanks, with Buam and Ephraim Lalremtluanga stretching play for Shillong, while Saiesh Bagkar and Kapil Hoble looked to supply Gutiérrez and Marcus Leric Jr Joseph centrally.

Shillong’s sharpness in possession, aided by strong home support, translated into early control. In the eighth minute, Lamlallian found space in the final third and struck at goal, but Aubin Kouakou positioned himself well to block.

Dempo’s attempts to construct from deep led to repeated turnovers under Shillong’s high press, while Everbrightson Sana Mylliempdah tested Ashish Sibi with a skidding effort from distance that the goalkeeper handled securely.

ALSO READ: Atletico Madrid’s Barrios to miss Arsenal Champions League semifinal tie with thigh injury

The clearest opening of the first half came in the 34th minute when Kouakou lost possession, allowing Sana to break through on goal. Jose Luis Moreno Pena recovered with a well-timed sliding challenge to prevent the shot.

Shillong continued to threaten. In the 38th minute, Damaitphang Lyngdoh delivered a low cross across the six-yard area that evaded any finishing touch. Five minutes later, Buam’s shot from a tight angle was parried by Sibi before Lyngdoh struck the woodwork from distance.

Shillong resumed on the front foot after the interval, but Dempo produced a moment of quality in the 58th minute as Gutierrez connected cleanly with a first-time volley from a tight angle, forcing Ranit Sarkar into a sharp save.

The visitor came close again in the 67th minute from a set-piece, but Sarkar reacted well before Joseph fired over the bar from the rebound.

Shillong pushed hard for a breakthrough and came agonisingly close in stoppage time, when substitute Abelson Jachi forced a spill from Sibi and Kenstar Kharshong lifted the rebound over the goalkeeper, only to see his effort strike the crossbar.

Shillong’s inability to convert dominance into goals proved decisive. Despite registering 20 shots, including five on target, it could not breach a disciplined Dempo defence.

Published on Apr 26, 2026

#IFL #Dempo #frustrates #Shillong #Lajong #goalless #Championship #Phase #clash
Deadspin | Dodgers, Cubs close series with potential pitching duel  Apr 13, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski (70) throws a pitch against the New York Mets during the first inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images   A resurgent Los Angeles Dodgers’ offense will take on the visiting Chicago Cubs in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon.  The Dodgers snapped the Cubs’ 10-game winning streak with a 12-4 win on Saturday night.  Teoscar Hernandez was 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBIs as Los Angeles racked up 14 hits. Hitless in his previous three games, Hernandez lined a two-RBI single up the middle in a six-run fourth inning.  “I haven’t been on base for the last couple games, but it is OK, everyone goes through that,” he said. “Hopefully I can keep up doing that and be consistent with it.”  Shohei Ohtani also snapped an 0-for-12 skid over his previous three games when he led off the game with an opposite-field single.   Andy Pages, Hyeseong Kim and Alex Freeland posted two-hit games as the Dodgers scored in double digits for a major league-leading fifth time this season. The Cubs have scored in double figures in four games.  Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts said Max Muncy will be out on Sunday. The Dodgers third baseman felt sick yet still hit his ninth home run of the season, a two-run shot in the third.  “Muncy wasn’t feeling well,” Roberts said. “We talked and said to him, give us what you got, three at-bats. That’s what we did and felt good about getting him three at-bats. Max will be down tomorrow and be back in there on Monday.”  Left-hander Justin Wrobleski (3-0, 1.88 ERA) is slated to start for the Dodgers. He covered seven innings in his most recent start and earned the decision in a 12-3 road win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday, yielding one run on eight hits with three strikeouts.   In his past three starts — all wins– he has allowed only two runs in a combined 20 innings. He never has faced the Cubs.  “At the end of the day I am going out there and doing the same thing every time,” Wrobleski said. “That’s trying to fill the zone, create contact and see what happens.”  Chicago’s scheduled starter is Shota Imanaga (2-1, 2.17), who earned the win when he surrendered one run on three hits over seven innings in his last start, a 7-4 home win against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.  The lefty is 1-0 with a 1.64 ERA on the road this season. In four career starts against Los Angeles, Imanaga has a 1-0 record with a 3.48 ERA.  “I come to the field every day, whether it’s a start day or not, with the same responsibility,” Imanaga said. “I know if someone gets injured I can help cover them. We have a very tight circle with full support.”  He has a stellar defense in the field — the Cubs are ranked No. 1 on FanGraphs with 17 defensive runs saved — and knows he can pitch to contact.  “It helps with my confidence as well, knowing that behind me, the Cubs’ defense is the best of all 30 teams,” Imanaga said. “If I can control and avoid damage and extra-base hits, I know they are going to get outs. So it’s a big confidence booster.”  –Field Level Media   #Deadspin #Dodgers #Cubs #close #series #potential #pitching #duelApr 13, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski (70) throws a pitch against the New York Mets during the first inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

A resurgent Los Angeles Dodgers’ offense will take on the visiting Chicago Cubs in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon.

The Dodgers snapped the Cubs’ 10-game winning streak with a 12-4 win on Saturday night.

Teoscar Hernandez was 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBIs as Los Angeles racked up 14 hits. Hitless in his previous three games, Hernandez lined a two-RBI single up the middle in a six-run fourth inning.

“I haven’t been on base for the last couple games, but it is OK, everyone goes through that,” he said. “Hopefully I can keep up doing that and be consistent with it.”

Shohei Ohtani also snapped an 0-for-12 skid over his previous three games when he led off the game with an opposite-field single.

Andy Pages, Hyeseong Kim and Alex Freeland posted two-hit games as the Dodgers scored in double digits for a major league-leading fifth time this season. The Cubs have scored in double figures in four games.

Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts said Max Muncy will be out on Sunday. The Dodgers third baseman felt sick yet still hit his ninth home run of the season, a two-run shot in the third.

“Muncy wasn’t feeling well,” Roberts said. “We talked and said to him, give us what you got, three at-bats. That’s what we did and felt good about getting him three at-bats. Max will be down tomorrow and be back in there on Monday.”


Left-hander Justin Wrobleski (3-0, 1.88 ERA) is slated to start for the Dodgers. He covered seven innings in his most recent start and earned the decision in a 12-3 road win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday, yielding one run on eight hits with three strikeouts.

In his past three starts — all wins– he has allowed only two runs in a combined 20 innings. He never has faced the Cubs.

“At the end of the day I am going out there and doing the same thing every time,” Wrobleski said. “That’s trying to fill the zone, create contact and see what happens.”

Chicago’s scheduled starter is Shota Imanaga (2-1, 2.17), who earned the win when he surrendered one run on three hits over seven innings in his last start, a 7-4 home win against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.

The lefty is 1-0 with a 1.64 ERA on the road this season. In four career starts against Los Angeles, Imanaga has a 1-0 record with a 3.48 ERA.

“I come to the field every day, whether it’s a start day or not, with the same responsibility,” Imanaga said. “I know if someone gets injured I can help cover them. We have a very tight circle with full support.”

He has a stellar defense in the field — the Cubs are ranked No. 1 on FanGraphs with 17 defensive runs saved — and knows he can pitch to contact.

“It helps with my confidence as well, knowing that behind me, the Cubs’ defense is the best of all 30 teams,” Imanaga said. “If I can control and avoid damage and extra-base hits, I know they are going to get outs. So it’s a big confidence booster.”

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Dodgers #Cubs #close #series #potential #pitching #duel">Deadspin | Dodgers, Cubs close series with potential pitching duel  Apr 13, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski (70) throws a pitch against the New York Mets during the first inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images   A resurgent Los Angeles Dodgers’ offense will take on the visiting Chicago Cubs in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon.  The Dodgers snapped the Cubs’ 10-game winning streak with a 12-4 win on Saturday night.  Teoscar Hernandez was 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBIs as Los Angeles racked up 14 hits. Hitless in his previous three games, Hernandez lined a two-RBI single up the middle in a six-run fourth inning.  “I haven’t been on base for the last couple games, but it is OK, everyone goes through that,” he said. “Hopefully I can keep up doing that and be consistent with it.”  Shohei Ohtani also snapped an 0-for-12 skid over his previous three games when he led off the game with an opposite-field single.   Andy Pages, Hyeseong Kim and Alex Freeland posted two-hit games as the Dodgers scored in double digits for a major league-leading fifth time this season. The Cubs have scored in double figures in four games.  Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts said Max Muncy will be out on Sunday. The Dodgers third baseman felt sick yet still hit his ninth home run of the season, a two-run shot in the third.  “Muncy wasn’t feeling well,” Roberts said. “We talked and said to him, give us what you got, three at-bats. That’s what we did and felt good about getting him three at-bats. Max will be down tomorrow and be back in there on Monday.”  Left-hander Justin Wrobleski (3-0, 1.88 ERA) is slated to start for the Dodgers. He covered seven innings in his most recent start and earned the decision in a 12-3 road win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday, yielding one run on eight hits with three strikeouts.   In his past three starts — all wins– he has allowed only two runs in a combined 20 innings. He never has faced the Cubs.  “At the end of the day I am going out there and doing the same thing every time,” Wrobleski said. “That’s trying to fill the zone, create contact and see what happens.”  Chicago’s scheduled starter is Shota Imanaga (2-1, 2.17), who earned the win when he surrendered one run on three hits over seven innings in his last start, a 7-4 home win against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.  The lefty is 1-0 with a 1.64 ERA on the road this season. In four career starts against Los Angeles, Imanaga has a 1-0 record with a 3.48 ERA.  “I come to the field every day, whether it’s a start day or not, with the same responsibility,” Imanaga said. “I know if someone gets injured I can help cover them. We have a very tight circle with full support.”  He has a stellar defense in the field — the Cubs are ranked No. 1 on FanGraphs with 17 defensive runs saved — and knows he can pitch to contact.  “It helps with my confidence as well, knowing that behind me, the Cubs’ defense is the best of all 30 teams,” Imanaga said. “If I can control and avoid damage and extra-base hits, I know they are going to get outs. So it’s a big confidence booster.”  –Field Level Media   #Deadspin #Dodgers #Cubs #close #series #potential #pitching #duel

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