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Dodgers face Diamondbacks in series opener at Chase Field

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 4:21 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Dodgers face Diamondbacks in series opener at Chase Field

Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers confront the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night at Chase Field in Phoenix. Roki Sasaki will start for the Dodgers. Both teams enter this game with significant stakes: the Dodgers have dropped two consecutive series, while the Diamondbacks seek a wild card berth after sweeping the Dodgers in their previous matchup. High temperatures are expected in Phoenix this weekend, making the dome at Chase Field beneficial during the game.

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By the Numbers

•Dodgers dropped two straight series before this matchup.
•Diamondbacks swept Dodgers from July 10-12.
•Game starts at 6:40 p.m. PT on Friday.
•Roki Sasaki is slated to pitch for the Dodgers.
•Diamondbacks have 15 wins in their last 22 games.

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What they're saying

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After dropping two series in a row, the Dodgers move on to face the Arizona Diamondbacks, who are fighting for a wild card berth. Roki Sasaki takes the ball in the series opener on Friday night at Chase Field in Phoenix, where the roof will be appreciated with triple-digit high temperatures in the forecast all […]
— Yahoo Sports

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