Dodgers Drop 5-3 to Diamondbacks in Sweep Before Break

Los Angeles fell to Arizona on Sunday, suffering a 5‑3 defeat that completed a three‑game series loss. The setback comes on the heels of nine miscues over the previous five games, highlighting a troubling defensive slide. With the All‑Star break looming, the Dodgers head into a brief pause after a disappointing run.

Game Recap: Sunday’s 5‑3 Loss

Two defensive blunders turned a promising contest for the Dodgers into a series defeat. In the fifth inning, Andy Pages let a fly ball slip through his gloves, and Max Muncy’s throw home clipped Geraldo Perdomo’s foot, allowing two runs to score. Those mistakes helped Arizona seize the lead for good in the sixth.

Starter Emmet Sheehan delivered a solid effort, striking out seven batters over 5 ⅓ innings while walking just one. He allowed three runs, but only one was earned, showing poise despite the error‑laden backdrop. The loss drooped the Dodgers to a sweep and left them with a 4‑6 road mark heading into the break.

Ohtani’s Power Show and Tawa’s RBI Feast

Shohei Ohtani opened the scoring with a first‑pitch solo homer, his 22nd of the season and fourth in six games against Arizona. He also added a double, giving him two home runs in the series—a total that matched Diamondbacks infielder Tim Tawa for the weekend. His consistent power has kept the Dodgers competitive in close games.

Tawa proved to be the offensive spark for Arizona, driving in seven runs over the three games. His haul was just one shy of the Dodgers’ combined team total, underscoring how balanced the scoring was for both sides despite the defensive struggles. The seven RBIs highlight his role as a clutch reliever in the lineup.

Key Statistics from Sunday

• HRs: Shohei Ohtani (22); Tim Tawa (3)
• WP: Ryan Thompson (4‑2) – 1 IP, 1 K
• LP: Edgardo Henriquez (4‑1) – 2/3 IP, 1 hit, 1 run, 1 walk
• Sv: Paul Sewald (22) – 1 IP, 1 K

Looking Ahead to the All‑Star Break

Several Dodgers will represent the league in Philadelphia on Tuesday, appearing in the All‑Star Game broadcast on Fox at 5 p.m. PT. Their next regular‑season contest arrives Friday in New York, when they face the Yankees at 4:05 p.m. PT on SportsNet LA and MLB Network. The All‑Star break will give the team a brief pause to reset before the stretch run.

The week of errors will likely prompt a focus on fundamentals as the team prepares for the second half. Fans can expect the defending champions to regroup and aim for a stronger finish once the break ends. Adjustments in the field will be a priority for the coaching staff as they prepare for the second half of the season.