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Dodgers have a long night as they are routed by Diamondbacks

It was tough to tell what was more lethargic Wednesday night. The mind-numbing pace of a 3-hour, 23-minute game at Dodger Stadium. Or the head-scratching performance of the Dodgers’ offense after a four-run first-inning outburst. After surging in front with a quick four-spot against debuting Arizona Diamondbacks starter Cristian Mena, the Dodgers’ bats came to a screeching halt in their 12-4 ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman celebrates with teammates Shohei Ohtani and Will Smith after hitting a three-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in Los Angeles.

It was tough to tell what was more lethargic Wednesday night.

The mind-numbing pace of a 3-hour, 23-minute game at Dodger Stadium.

Or the head-scratching performance of the Dodgers’ offense after a four-run first-inning outburst.

After surging in front with a quick four-spot against debuting Arizona Diamondbacks starter Cristian Mena, the Dodgers’ bats came to a screeching halt in their 12-4 loss at Chavez Ravine, with the

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