Recap: Dodgers Pick Up 3 in 9th but Lose 6-5

The Dodgers went 12 innings on Friday but were unable to get the win against the Arizona Diamondbacks, losing 2-1. Today the boys in blue looked to take the series with Kenta Maeda on the mound coming off of a start where he struck out a career high 13 batters!

Let’s take a look at the highlights!

#ITFDB pic.twitter.com/NGcYM4pt4X

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 17, 2016

The Diamondbacks would start off early with 3 runs in the bottom of the first.

Three straight singles off Maeda. 1-0, Fighting Baxters.

— Andy McCullough (@ByMcCullough) July 17, 2016

Three runs score for the D-backs in the first. They lead the #Dodgers 3-0, heading to the second.

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 17, 2016

The DBacks would get another in the bottom of the third, this time a solo shot off the bat of Jake Lamb.

Jake Lamb is crushing it. 4-0, Arizona.

— Andy McCullough (@ByMcCullough) July 17, 2016

Then in the bottom of the 5th, an RBI double would give Arizona another run making it 5-0.

Michael Bourn hit an RBI double. 5-0, Arizona.

— Andy McCullough (@ByMcCullough) July 17, 2016

Tacos for DBacks. Bagels for #Dodgers. 5-0 in 5th

— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) July 17, 2016

Kenta Maeda would be pulled shortly after, going 4 1/3 and giving up 5.

Kenta Maeda is done after 4 1/3 IP. That's 9th time in past 11 games #Dodgers starter went 5 IP or less

— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) July 17, 2016

That'll be it for Kenta Maeda. He leaves the bottom of the fifth with one out.

J.P. Howell will pitch. pic.twitter.com/ps4hVyANzL

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 17, 2016

We’re the Diamondbacks done? Nope, they tack on another run in the bottom of the 7th.

Another run scores for the D-backs. They now lead the #Dodgers, 6-0.@coreyseager_5 will lead off in the eighth. pic.twitter.com/6B0rXkpC8p

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 17, 2016

But the Dodgers would not be shutout and would get a couple thanks to a double by Seager and a homer by Turner!

JT with a 2-run home run in the eighth! ?#Dodgers cut D-backs' lead, 6-2. pic.twitter.com/Lhd5ncoDoT

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 17, 2016

Man, Justin Turner is fun to watch. Since June 7 (34 games), he has 12 homers.

— Dodger Insider (@DodgerInsider) July 17, 2016

.@redturn2 with that oppo power. ? pic.twitter.com/yME3eeg8s7

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 17, 2016

The top of the ninth began as best as it could with Seager coming up with an RBI double!

.@coreyseager_5 with an RBI double in the ninth! ?#Dodgers cut D-backs' lead, 6-3!

LET'S GO! #RallyTime! pic.twitter.com/F0L36EVdFj

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 17, 2016

Corey Seager now tied with Brandon Belt for the NL lead with 27 doubles.

— Dodger Insider (@DodgerInsider) July 17, 2016

Hey, so, uh, the Dodgers have brought the tying run to the plate in the ninth. 6-3, Arizona.

— Andy McCullough (@ByMcCullough) July 17, 2016

Turner comes in clutch with an RBI single to make the score 6-5!

Justin Turner hit a two-run single. 6-5, Arizona.

— Andy McCullough (@ByMcCullough) July 17, 2016

.@redturn2 with a 2-run single! ????#Dodgers within a run, 6-5!#Rally #Rally #Rally #Rally pic.twitter.com/iBwFaHE4sg

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 17, 2016

Unfortunately, Puig and Taylor would strikeout and the Dodgers drop the series finale 6-5.

FINAL: D-backs 6, #Dodgers 5

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 17, 2016

Tune in on Tuesday as the Dodgers take on the Nationals at 4:05 PM PST. Follow us on Twitter @DodgersNation to get the play by play! Go Blue!