Dodgers ride big 8th, end D-backs' series streak

Farmer singles, adds to lead PHOENIX -- The Dodgers have dealt with their fair share of unfortunate circumstances this season, but on Thursday they saw a few breaks go their way during a four-run eighth inning that helped them defeat the D-backs, 5-2, and salvage a series split at Chase Field.

The Dodgers trailed, 2-1, in the eighth before mounting a rally that could give them momentum moving forward. Chris Taylor walked, and pinch-hitter Chase Utley and Matt Kemp singled to load the bases.

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Cody Bellinger tied the game with a sacrifice fly, but the Dodgers weren't done. D-backs reliever Jorge De La Rosa threw two wild pitches -- one of which bounced high in the air --…