Diamondbacks manager Tony Lovullo’s ‘hurt’ admission after extra

The Arizona Diamondbacks suffered a gut punch against the Los Angeles Dodgers , falling in 11 innings on a night that stung their MLB postseason chances. Manager Tony Lovullo did not hide his emotions after the game. He admitted the Diamondbacks were reeling from the loss, one that carries heavy weight in the NL Wild Card race . The Dodgers capitalized late , leaving Arizona searching for a way to bounce back as September winds down. Expand Tweet

Lovullo’s words captured the pain felt inside the clubhouse. “We’re all hurt right now, I’m not gonna lie. And we should,” he said. His admission reflected the frustration of a team that knows every game matters at this stage. He added that the group is well aware of the standings and the stakes, but the challenge is learning to recove