James McCann hits two home runs as Diamondbacks thump Dodgers 9-2
McCann drove in four runs and Brandon Pfaadt allowed two runs as Arizona won for the fourth time in nine games against Los Angeles.
- On Saturday, the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-2, securing their third consecutive win behind 5 1/3 strong innings from right-hander Brandon Pfaadt.
- Breaking a prolonged slump, the Diamondbacks' lower lineup produced against Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who surrendered six runs in six innings with four walks.
- James McCann hit two home runs with four RBIs, Nolan Arenado added his 12th, and Tim Tawa collected three hits as the previously struggling lower lineup delivered.
- Manager Torey Lovullo announced right-hander Zac Gallen will likely head to the injured list with right elbow inflammation, while center fielder Tommy Troy exited Saturday's game with a right shoulder contusion.
- In the final game before the All-Star break, left-hander Mitch Bratt will start Sunday for the Diamondbacks against Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan as Arizona seeks a series sweep.
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D-backs RHP Brandon Pfaadt, timely hits too much for Dodgers
James McCann hit two home runs, Brandon Pfaadt opened with five scoreless innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks finished off a 9-2 victory over the host Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday. Nolan Arenado also hit a home run while Tim Tawa and Max Kepler each had two RBIs as the Diamondbacks won three consecutive games for
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto gave up six runs over six innings to pick up the loss as the Los Angeles Dodgers were routed 9-2 by the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, while his manager ruled him out of pitching in the All-Star Game.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — James McCann connected his first two home runs of the season and drove four races, Brandon Pfaadt won three wins in three openings since he returned to rotation, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat 9-2 to...
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