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Less-than-timely hitting and key error leads Dodgers to 5-3 loss to Diamondbacks

PHOENIX — The final score will say the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Dodgers 5-3. But really, the Dodgers simply beat themselves. After jumping out to a three-run, first-inning lead, the Dodgers stumbled over every other opportunity Tuesday night, losing for the first time this season a game in which they at one point held the lead. On offense, they hit into five double plays, went just two ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers' Trea Turner, right, is tagged out while attempting to steal second base by Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte during the third inning at Chase Field on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in Phoenix.

PHOENIX — The final score will say the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Dodgers 5-3.

But really, the Dodgers simply beat themselves.

After jumping out to a three-run, first-inning lead, the Dodgers stumbled over every other opportunity Tuesday night, losing for the first time this season a game in which they at one point held the lead.

On offense, they hit into five double plays, went just two for eight

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