The Los Angeles Dodgers Extend NL West Lead with 10-9 Win Over Arizona Diamondbacks
The Los Angeles Dodgers grabbed a crucial 10-9 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks, pushing them five games ahead in the NL West division race. Will Smith’s late three-run homer and Shohei Ohtani’s 43rd season homerun were the highlights of the game.
After a thrilling NL Division Series rematch from last season, with the Diamondbacks coming out on top, both teams were locked in a tense battle at Chase Field. The sold-out stadium witnessed a high-scoring affair, with numerous lead changes and exciting moments that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Freddie Freeman’s return to action with a two-run homer in the first inning set the tone for the game. The Dodgers, led by Smith’s three-run shot, extended their lead to 9-5 in the seventh inning. Ohtani’s solo homer further solidified their position in the eighth.
Despite late-game heroics from Arizona, including Jake McCarthy’s two-run single and Eugenio Suarez’s two-run homer in the ninth, the Dodgers held on for the win. The Diamondbacks now find themselves tied with San Diego for the top NL wild-card spot.
Gallen and Kershaw, usually dominant on the mound, struggled in the series opener. Clayton Kershaw departed early due to a toe injury, adding to the drama of the game. Arizona capitalized on Kershaw’s exit to mount a comeback, but fell just short in the end.
Trainer’s Table
Dodgers: RHP Tyler Glasnow and RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto are making progress with their injuries, while Brusdar Graterol is expected to return to action soon.
Diamondbacks: Christian Walker and Ketel Marte are on track to rejoin the lineup in the coming week after dealing with injuries.
Up Next
The Dodgers will face the Diamondbacks in the second game of the series, with RHP Gavin Stone taking on RHP Merrill Kelly on the mound.
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