Diamondbacks Lose Close Game to Dodgers 8-6

The Arizona Diamondbacks faced the Los Angeles Dodgers in a tightly contested game that ended in an 8-6 loss, marking their second consecutive defeat to the rival team. Merrill Kelly struggled significantly, allowing three consecutive home runs to start the game, which contributed to his poor outing with a total of six runs given up in 5.1 innings. Despite this, the Diamondbacks rallied to take a brief lead thanks to Corbin Carroll's inside-the-park home run and a two-run double from Lourdes Gurriel Jr. However, the team was unable to sustain their momentum, ultimately losing ground to the Dodgers in the National League West standings. Manager Torey Lovullo expressed frustration over missed scoring opportunities and highlighted the team's ongoing challenges with starting pitching, which has seen a decline in performance. As the Diamondbacks aim for a Wild Card spot, their recent struggles raise concerns about their playoff viability amidst a disappointing pitching ERA.