# Diamondbacks battle for NL wild-card position > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/arizona-diamondbacks-june-2026-games > Updated: 2026-08-08T04:30:51.000Z. Sources: 91. Developments: 22. Following a three-game series in early August, the Diamondbacks and Dodgers engaged in a closely contested matchup. On August 7, the Dodgers ended a seven-game losing streak with a 2-1 extra-innings victory, secured by a 10th-inning infield single from Shohei Ohtani. While Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a strong pitching performance, reliever Edwin Díaz faced scrutiny after failing to secure a save by allowing back-to-back triples in the ninth inning. Manager Dave Roberts noted offensive inconsistencies despite the win, as the team struggles with a 1-8 record in August. On August 8, the Diamondbacks secured their first season series victory over the Dodgers since 2018 by winning the series finale 4-2. Pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez recorded nine strikeouts over seven innings, and Ketel Marte contributed a two-run home run in the first inning against starter Justin Wrobleski. Although the Dodgers attempted a comeback with hits from Andy Pages and Kyle Tucker, they were unable to close the gap. The loss marked the first time since late 2025 that the Dodgers had lost three consecutive series. Amidst these team struggles, the Dodgers are managing several rotation injuries, including Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow. Regarding Shohei Ohtani, he has begun playing catch on the field as he recovers from a knee injury, though manager Dave Roberts indicated his return to pitching duties will not occur for several weeks. ## Claims - The win gave the Diamondbacks a one‑game lead for the third NL wild‑card spot, tying the series at one win each. (disputed by 5 sources) - The win gave the Diamondbacks a two‑game lead over the Pirates in the NL wild‑card race and tied them for second place. (disputed by 5 sources) - The win moved the Pirates to a 55‑52 record, tying them with the Diamondbacks for the final NL wild‑card spot ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline. (disputed by 2 sources) - Manager Torey Lovullo removed Paul Sewald from the Diamondbacks’ closer role, assigning him lower‑leverage duties. (disputed) - Manager Torey Lovullo removed Paul Sewell from the Diamondbacks’ closer role and placed him in lower‑leverage situations. (disputed) - Eduardo Rodríguez pitched eight shutout innings on July 29, 2026. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Gabriel Moreno hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning of the July 29 game. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 3‑0 on July 29, 2026. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The Pittsburgh Pirates hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 27, 2026, at PNC Park. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Closer Paul Sewald recorded his third blown save in 27 opportunities. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Brandyn Garcia recorded the save in the 3‑0 victory, his second of the season. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Merrill Kelly started for the Diamondbacks and Mitch Keller started for the Pirates in the opening game. (corroborated by 3 sources) - James McCann hit a walk‑off single in the 12th inning to win the game. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Diamondbacks starter Brandon Pfaadt pitched seven scoreless innings and left with a 6‑0 lead. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Betting odds listed the Pirates at roughly –124 to –126 and the Diamondbacks at +102 to +104. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Arizona Diamondbacks defeated Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 in 12 innings on Tuesday. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Diamondbacks blew a six‑run lead before the Pirates forced extra innings. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Brandon Lowe hit a two‑run homer, his 22nd of the season, as part of back‑to‑back homers with Bryan Reynolds. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Pirates won the game 3–2 in extra innings. (single source) - Brandon Lowe hit a walk‑off single in the 10th inning of the game. (single source) - Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said the team has resources to win and is a playoff contender. (single source) - Brandon Lowe said the clubhouse is acting like “buyers” and no one wants a roster “sell.” (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-08: Arizona Diamondbacks clinch season series over Los Angeles Dodgers The Arizona Diamondbacks clinched their first season series over the Los Angeles Dodgers since 2018, led by Eduardo Rodriguez's nine strikeouts and a Ketel Marte two-run home run. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-diamondbacks-defeat-los-angeles-dodgers-in-consecutive-games ### 2026-08-07: Los Angeles Dodgers snap seven-game losing streak The Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 2-1 extra-inning win over the Diamondbacks, though manager Dave Roberts remains concerned about the team's offensive consistency. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/los-angeles-dodgers-face-arizona-diamondbacks-to-snap-losing-streak ### 2026-08-03: Guardians-Diamondbacks benches clear as bunt ends perfect game bid Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams lost a perfect game after Diamondbacks’ Tim Tawa bunt and single sparked a benches‑clearing incident; manager Torey Lovullo defended the play. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guardians-diamondbacks-benches-clear-as-bunt-ends-perfect-game-bid ### 2026-08-01: Cleveland Guardians beat Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 in rain‑delay, benches‑clearing game Guardians beat Diamondbacks 5-0 after a rain delay and benches‑clearing fight sparked by Tim Tawa’s bunt that ended Gavin Williams’ perfect‑game bid, shifting wild‑card races. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-diamondbacks-clinch-second-nl-wildcard-spot-with-41-win-over-cleveland-guardians ### 2026-07-29: Arizona Diamondbacks sweep Pirates, clinch wild‑card edge with 3‑0 shutout Arizona beat Pittsburgh 3‑0 on July 29, 2026 as Eduardo Rodríguez threw eight shutout innings and Gabriel Moreno homered, giving the Diamondbacks a two‑game wild‑card lead; manager Torey Lovullo moved Paul Sew‑ 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-diamondbacks-edge-pirates-8-7-in-12inning-thriller ### 2026-07-27: Pittsburgh Pirates Seek Wild Card Edge in Arizona Diamondbacks Series Pirates beat Diamondbacks 3‑2 on July 27, 2026, tying both clubs at 55‑52 for the NL wild‑card spot; Brandon Lowe’s walk‑off sparked “buyers” comments as the trade deadline approaches. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-diamondbacks-take-on-pittsburgh-pirates-in-july-27-mlb-showdown ### 2026-07-26: Diamondbacks and Nationals set for July 26 series clash The Diamondbacks (55‑50) and Nationals (53‑52) meet July 26 at 1:35 p.m. ET in Washington, tied 1‑1 in the series. Kohl Drake and Miles Mikolas start, odds favor Arizona, and both teams have multiple injuries. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/diamondbacks-and-nationals-set-for-july-26-series-clash ### 2026-07-23: Diamondbacks beat Cardinals 10-6 in makeup game Tyler Locklear’s two‑run homer and Brandon Pfaadt’s six innings lift the Diamondbacks to a 10‑6 win over the Cardinals in a makeup game. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/diamondbacks-clinch-win-over-cardinals-as-brandon-pfaadt-pitches-five-solid-innings ### 2026-07-21: Arizona Diamondbacks defeat Athletics with 15‑5 rout and walk‑off win Arizona beat Oakland 6‑5 on a walk‑off single and previously routed them 15‑5, setting a season‑high in runs and featuring James McCann’s 100th homer and Ryan Waldschmidt’s first. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-diamondbacks-advance-top-prospects-kohl-drake-makes-mlb-debut-demetrio-crisantes-promoted-to ### 2026-07-18: Diamondbacks fall to Cardinals after Ketel Marte skips ABS challenge The Diamondbacks lost 5-4 to the Cardinals after Ketel Marte failed to use the ABS challenge system on a missed strike, ending their four‑game streak. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/diamondbacks-fall-to-cardinals-after-ketel-marte-skips-abs-challenge ### 2026-07-12: Diamondbacks defeat Dodgers 9-2 as McCann hits two homers James McCann hit two homers and drove in four as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9‑2; Brandon Pfaadt earned his third straight win, and both Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shohei Ohtani were ruled 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/diamondbacks-defeat-dodgers-9-2-as-mccann-hits-two-homers ### 2026-07-11: Arizona Diamondbacks defeat Dodgers 5-3 in pre‑All‑Star sweep Diamondbacks beat Dodgers 5‑3, sweeping the series before the All‑Star break; Ohtani homered, Waldschmidt’s sac fly drove in Arenado. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-diamondbacks-defeat-dodgers-5-3-in-preallstar-sweep ### 2026-07-11: Los Angeles Dodgers host Arizona Diamondbacks in MLB showdown Dodgers host Diamondbacks on July 11, 2026; Yamamoto (2.49 ERA) vs Pfaadt (4.84 ERA). Dodgers favored –285, run‑line –1.5, total 9 runs; lineup includes Ohtani, Freeman. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/los-angeles-dodgers-host-arizona-diamondbacks-in-mlb-showdown ### 2026-07-11: Diamondbacks Complete First Dodgers Sweep at Dodger Stadium Since 2017 Arizona swept the Dodgers 3‑0 at Dodger Stadium, their first sweep there since 2017, aided by Vargas’s clutch hit and Tawa’s homers as Dodgers’ errors and Ohtani’s injury marred the series. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/los-angeles-dodgers-tweak-bullpen-before-diamondbacks-matchup ### 2026-07-09: San Diego Padres beat Arizona Diamondbacks 10-4, matching season‑run high The Padres beat the Diamondbacks 10-4, tying their season‑high runs as Michael King earned his sixth win; Luis Campusano homered, Miguel Andújar hit three doubles, and Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo was e‑e 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-diego-padres-beat-arizona-diamondbacks-10-4-matching-seasonrun-high ### 2026-07-08: Arizona Diamondbacks gear up for Dodgers series as roster shake‑up unfolds The Diamondbacks face the Dodgers on July 10, 2026, with Eduardo Rodríguez starting; Pavin Smith was DFA'd, rookie Ryan Waldschmidt called up, and Ohtani scratched. Analysts label the team in trade‑deadline lim 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-diamondbacks-open-season-vs-dodgers-and-later-split-series-with-padres ### 2026-07-07: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres showdown at Petco Park Diamondbacks (45‑46) face Padres (45‑46) at Petco Park on July 7‑9, 2026. starters Márquez/Gallen; odds: Padres -120, D‑backs +100; total 9 runs; both teams battle injuries and bullpen woes. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-diamondbacks-look-to-end-padres-home-slide-in-nl-west-showdown ### 2026-07-07: Arizona Diamondbacks defeat San Diego Padres 8-0 The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 8-0, highlighted by Max Kepler’s three‑run homer – his first after an 80‑game PED suspension – and five shutout innings from Brandon Pfaadt. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-diamondbacks-rout-padres-8-0-with-three-homers ### 2026-06-23: Arizona Diamondbacks beat St. Louis Cardinals 9-4 with back‑to‑back homers Back‑to‑back homers by Groover and Marte fueled the Diamondbacks' 9‑4 win over the Cardinals, featuring Canadian debut pitcher Mitch Bratt. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-diamondbacks-defeat-st-louis-cardinals-9-4-in-series-win ### 2026-06-16: Arizona Diamondbacks Edge Angels 4-3 on Pavin Smith's First Home Run Pavin Smith’s first season homer lifted the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4‑3 win over the Los Angeles Angels after a 2‑2 tie. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-diamondbacks-beat-angels-as-pavin-smith-hits-first-homer ### 2026-06-15: Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Angels trade wins in recent series Mike Trout powered a 7‑0 Angels win over the Diamondbacks; Arizona answered with a 4‑3 victory highlighted by Pavin Smith’s homer, and the Diamondbacks added Lourdes Gurriel Jr. to the lineup. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-diamondbacks-rally-past-angels-4-3-on-pavin-smith-solo-homer ### 2026-06-13: Arizona Diamondbacks clinch series win over Cincinnati Reds Arizona Diamondbacks beat Cincinnati Reds 5‑3 to clinch the series, highlighted by three solo homers, Jordan Lawlar’s return, and Gabriel Moreno’s three‑hole surge. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mlb-previews-yankees-vs-blue-jays-and-cardinals-vs-twins-on-june-13-2026 --- Cite as: Diamondbacks battle for NL wild-card position. 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