It's only the second time a Cubs starter has not gone at least five innings this season. The rotation has been a key to the Cubs' strong start, and the pitching staff began the day with the best ERA in the National League.
Dodgers lefty Alex Wood struck out seven over five innings and took the loss to drop to 0-4 in six road starts.
Chicago's 35-14 start is the franchise's second best, topped only by the 1907 team which began the season, 38-10.
Brian Hedger is a contributor to MLB.com based in Chicago and covered the Dodgers on Monday.