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  • Dodgers final score: 3-homer inning backs Yamamoto, 6-4 over D-backs

    Arizona’s opener strategy worked with a scoreless first inning on Tuesday night. But then the Dodgers scored in bulk off the next guy, smashing three home runs in a six-run third inning to beat the Diamondbacks 6-4 in the series opener at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers have won four straight games, the fourth time this season they’ve had a winning streak at least that long. Left-handed reliever Joe Mantiply started the game for the D-backs, with left-handed hitters Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman...

  • Dodgers acquire pitcher Yohan Ramírez from Mets for cash

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Yohan Ramírez from the New York Mets for cash on Monday. The 29-year-old right-hander was designated for assignment last week.