Dodgers Lead Diamondbacks in Four-Game Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers lead the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 in a four-game series, with the final game to be played on Monday. The Dodgers, who hold a 5-game lead in the NL West, secured a dramatic 10-9 victory in the series opener, marked by 19 runs, five homers, and 13 pitchers. Standout performers for the Dodgers include Shohei Ohtani, who is eyeing a historic 50-50 season, and Freddie Freeman. The Diamondbacks, who ousted the Dodgers from the playoffs last season, remain competitive, having won 18 of their last 26 games in August. Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Reds ended the Milwaukee Brewers' five-game winning streak with a 4-3 win, thanks to Santiago Espinal's walk-off single in the 11th inning.