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Diamondbacks secure season series victory over Dodgers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 11:48 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Diamondbacks secure season series victory over Dodgers

Summary

The Arizona Diamondbacks claimed their first season series victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers since 2018 with a game on August 9, 2026. Ketel Marte hit a two-run home run in the first inning, contributing to an early 4-0 lead. Eduardo Rodriguez pitched seven strong innings, allowing two runs and striking out nine. The Dodgers managed to score in the third and sixth innings, but Kevin Ginkel closed the game in the ninth for Arizona. Following this win, the Diamondbacks are 63-56 on the season and playing tougher against their rivals.

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By the Numbers

•Arizona finishes the season series 10-9 against Los Angeles.
•Rodriguez improves to 11-4 with nine strikeouts.
•Marte's home run is his 20th of the season.
•Diamondbacks are seven games behind the Dodgers in the standings.
•Arizona's next series is against the Rockies.

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What they're saying

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Record: 63-56. Pace: 86-76. Change on 2025: +6. Not sure if we have a guest recap today. I didn’t hear back from the scheduled recapper, and didn’t see them in the GDT either. So just in case, I’m going to throw up a quick one for now: if a proper recap shows up, this one […]
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