Diamondbacks Split Series with Dodgers Despite Sunday Loss
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks faced the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field over the weekend, concluding the four-game series with a disappointing 8-1 loss on Sunday. This outcome left the D-backs with a split of the series, reflecting their competitive spirit against one of Major League Baseball’s top teams.
Manager Torey Lovullo expressed frustration over Sunday’s performance, stating, “This is a tough game to stomach. We never really got anything going offensively.” Arizona’s starting pitcher, Zac Gallen, showed promise early but faltered after the fourth inning, surrendering four earned runs and 10 hits over 5.2 innings.
The Dodgers’ offense dominated, particularly Freddie Freeman, who went 4-for-4, contributing significantly to Los Angeles’s attack with two doubles and a home run. The team’s aggressive play led to 18 hits—tying a season high allowed by the D-backs.
Arizona’s offense struggled against Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin, who blanked them for five innings. Although they managed to score a run in the seventh, it was too little, too late. The game highlighted previous missed opportunities, particularly in the second matchup that saw Arizona collapse from a five-run lead.
Despite the setback, the Diamondbacks showcased resilience throughout the series, including a notable victory in the first game and a solid performance by Corbin Burnes in a subsequent win.
Chase Field saw robust attendance, with over 182,000 fans across the series, marking increased engagement from the community. Looking ahead, the Diamondbacks will face the San Francisco Giants, where they hope to gain momentum and improve their standing within the National League West.
The D-backs will open their series against the Giants on Monday, with Merrill Kelly on the mound. First pitch is set for 6:45 PM.
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