Dodgers swept by Diamondbacks in first winless series of season as they stagger into All-Star break
The Diamondbacks have swept the Dodgers in a series marking Los Angeles' first winless set of the season.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks swept the Los Angeles Dodgers, concluding the series with a 5-3 victory. This result marks the first time this season the Dodgers have failed to win a single game in a series as they enter the All-Star break.
Coverage from the Los Angeles Times, ESPN, and Arizona Sports emphasizes the contrast in momentum between the two teams. Arizona Sports reports a sense of optimism for the Diamondbacks, while azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic highlight the contributions of Pfaadt and the bottom of the order in the victory.
Attention now turns to the All-Star break, following what the Los Angeles Times described as the Dodgers staggering into the hiatus.
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Quick answers
What was the score of the final game?
The Diamondbacks defeated the Dodgers 5-3 according to ESPN.
How significant was this series for the Dodgers?
It was their first winless series of the season, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Who contributed to the Diamondbacks' win?
Coverage from azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic credits Pfaadt and the bottom of the order.
Coverage (5)
- Sweeping Dodgers sends Diamondbacks to All-Star break with sense of optimism Arizona Sports · 14h ago
- Diamondbacks thump Dodgers again behind Pfaadt, bottom of the order azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic · 14h ago
- Dodgers are swept by the Diamondbacks Los Angeles Times · 14h ago broke it first
- Diamondbacks 5-3 Dodgers (Jul 12, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 14h ago
- Dodgers swept by Diamondbacks in first winless series of season as they stagger into All-Star break Los Angeles Times · 14h ago broke it first
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