The Diamondbacks pulled off a gritty 8-7 win in 12 innings, but the real drama? Closer Paul Sewald blew his third save of the season, surrendering a three-run lead in the ninth. Once a reliable closer, Sewald’s ERA has ballooned to 5.26 and he’s already given up 11 homers — a career high. With A.J. Puk still sidelined and backups lacking experience, the team’s playoff hopes hang by a thread — and they can’t keep winning in extra innings.

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