Dodgers lose to Diamondbacks, are swept for first time in 2026
Los Angeles Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The Dodgers were swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3, marking their first sweep loss of the season and Arizona's first sweep at Dodger Stadium since 2017.
- Pitcher Emmet Sheehan performed well, allowing three runs over 5⅓ innings before exiting due to a high pitch count.
- Shohei Ohtani contributed offensively with a leadoff home run but will receive treatment this week and miss the All-Star Game.
- Defensive errors by All-Stars Andy Pages and Max Muncy contributed to the Diamondbacks' scoring, highlighting a slump for the Dodgers.
- Despite the loss, the Dodgers hold the best record in the majors (61-36) with a significant lead in their division and six All-Star selections, looking to reset during the upcoming break.
