Dodgers swept by Diamondbacks in first winless series of season as they stagger into All-Star break
The Arizona Diamondbacks have swept the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking the Dodgers' first winless series of the season heading into the All-Star break.
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The brief
The Diamondbacks defeated the Dodgers in a series sweep, concluding with a 5-3 victory on July 12. The final game featured a performance from Pfaadt and contributions from the bottom of the order.
Coverage from the Los Angeles Times and ESPN emphasizes that this is the first winless series of the season for the Dodgers. Arizona Sports and azcentral.com highlight a sense of optimism for the Diamondbacks as they enter the break.
Attention now turns to the All-Star break, following the Dodgers' recent series performance.
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Quick answers
What was the score of the final game in the series?
The Diamondbacks beat the Dodgers 5-3.
Who was credited with helping the Diamondbacks win the final game?
Coverage mentions Pfaadt and the bottom of the order.
How significant was this series for the Dodgers' season record?
It was the Dodgers' first winless series of the season.
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
- 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
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