Dodgers hold on late to top Diamondbacks 6-5 in tight matchup

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Dodgers hold on late to top Diamondbacks 6-5 in tight matchup
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The Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 on Tuesday night in Phoenix. Shohei Ohtani had a double, triple, and two RBIs, while Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer to give the Dodgers an early 4-0 lead. Arizona fought back with a two-run double from Nolan Arenado and a bases-loaded walk to Pavin Smith, narrowing the score to 6-5. Tanner Scott secured the save for Los Angeles, though the Diamondbacks threatened in the ninth. The Dodgers have now won 15 of their last 19 games.

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  • Dodgers jump to 4-0 lead with early offense.
  • Freddie Freeman hits a two-run homer in the first.
  • Ohtani records a double, triple, and two RBIs.
  • Diamondbacks rally but fall short in the ninth inning.
  • Tanner Scott earns his sixth save of the season.
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  • 4:54 AMYahoo SportsOhtani stays hot, Freeman hits 2-run homer and the Dodgers beat the D-backs 6-5
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Shohei Ohtani had a double, triple and two RBIs to stay hot at the plate, Freddie Freeman smacked a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers held on late to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 on Tuesday night. Ohtani — a four-time MVP — is 12 for 26 (.462) over his last six games, including two doubles, a triple and two homers. Los Angeles has won 15 of its last 19 games.

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