The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 on August 9, 2026, according to official MLB box scores, backed by a strong pitching performance from Eduardo Rodriguez and a home run by Ketel Marte.
Rodriguez Dominates on the Mound for Arizona
According to ESPN data, Diamondbacks starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez earned his 11th win of the season, improving to 11-4. Rodriguez pitched seven full innings, allowing five hits and two earned runs while striking out nine batters and walking two over 115 pitches.
Marte Powers the Diamondbacks Early Offense
Ketel Marte provided the decisive blow in the first inning with a 385-foot home run to left field off Dodgers starter Justin Wrobleski, driving in Gabriel Moreno.
Dodgers Struggle Against Arizona Bullpen
The Los Angeles Dodgers fell to 70-48 overall and 37-25 on the road following the loss. Justin Wrobleski took the loss for Los Angeles, dropping to 11-4 after lasting just 3.1 innings and surrendering six hits and three earned runs. Kevin Ginkel closed out the ninth inning for Arizona to earn his first save of the season, striking out two batters.