{
  "id": 288245,
  "title": "Dodgers vs. D-backs game chat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/dodgers-vs-d-backs-game-chat",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-08T01:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dodgers-vs-d-backs-game-013000334.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New York, New York - July 24, 2026: The Los Angeles Dodgers, currently sitting at a 69-46 record, aim to end their six-game losing streak when they face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks (61-55) in a three-game series beginning Friday night. Pitching for the Dodgers will be Roki Sasaki, who has started 20 games this season with a 5-5 record, a 4.64 ERA, and a 1.30 WHIP. Arizona's starting pitcher will be Merrill Kelly, who enters the game with an 8-9 record, a 5.04 ERA, and a 1.49 WHIP. The Dodgers' lineup for the matchup against the Diamondbacks has been announced, with further details to follow. The game is set to commence at Chase Field in Phoenix at 6:40 p.m. Pacific Time, with coverage available on SportsNet LA and local radio stations AM 570 and KTNQ 1020 AM.",
  "summary": "The Dodgers (69-46) look to snap their six-game losing streak in the desert when they open a three-game series against the D-backs (61-55) Friday night. Roki Sasaki (5-5, 4.64 ERA, 1.30) makes his 20th start of the season for the Dodgers. Merill Kelly (8-9, 5.04 ERA, 1.49 WHIP) toes the rubber for the D-backs. Lineups […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Los Angeles Dodgers aim to end six-game losing streak",
    "Pitching duo: Roki Sasaki vs. Merrill Kelly",
    "Game starts at 6:40 p.m. Pacific Time at Chase Field"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Dodgers' reliance on Roki Sasaki to end their six-game losing streak puts pressure on him to perform against the Diamondbacks and their pitcher Merrill Kelly, with contrasting season records.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}