Arizona Diamondbacks clinch season series over Los Angeles Dodgers

The Arizona Diamondbacks clinched their first season series victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers since 2018 following a 4-2 win in the series finale. Pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez led the Diamondbacks with a dominant performance, striking out nine batters over seven innings.

Ketel Marte contributed significantly to the victory with a two-run home run in the first inning, marking his 20th home run of the season. The Diamondbacks' win follows a recent 2-1 extra-inning victory for the Dodgers, where Shohei Ohtani drove in the winning run with an infield single.

The Dodgers have faced recent struggles, including a period of losing streaks and a stagnant offense. While Shohei Ohtani has begun making progress in his pitching recovery by playing catch to address a knee injury, he remains unavailable for the pitching rotation for several weeks. The team is looking toward the return of several players from the injured list to bolster their lineup.