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Diamondbacks complete sweep of Dodgers despite Ohtani's power

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Diamondbacks complete sweep of Dodgers despite Ohtani's power
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The Arizona Diamondbacks finalized a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 5-3 victory, powered by Ildemaro Vargas' go-ahead hit. Shohei Ohtani's 22nd home run was not enough to prevent the Dodgers from succumbing to sloppy play heading into the All-Star break.

Arizona clinched a series sweep against Los Angeles with a hard-fought 5-3 win on Sunday. The victory marked the Diamondbacks' first road sweep of the Dodgers since 2017 and extended their own winning streak to four games.

Ildemaro Vargas proved to be the catalyst for Arizona's offense, delivering a crucial go-ahead single in the sixth inning that ultimately secured the win. The Diamondbacks' performance was enough to overcome a solo home run from Shohei Ohtani, his 22nd of the season, which briefly put the Dodgers on the scoreboard.

Ohtani had a productive day at the plate, going 2-for-4 with his latest blast. He continues to be a standout performer this season, boasting a .293 batting average, 22 home runs, and 58 RBIs, alongside an impressive 8-2 record with a 1.79 ERA and 95 strikeouts over 14 pitching starts. Nolan Arenado also contributed for Arizona, adding an RBI and scoring a run in the contest.

💬 SideLine Take

The Dodgers' sloppiness proved costly, highlighting a concerning trend as they fall victim to a sweep at home. Ohtani's individual brilliance can't mask the team's defensive and fundamental lapses.

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Source: Yahoo Sports

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