Diamondbacks Defeat Dodgers 9-5 in Series Opener

The Arizona Diamondbacks secured a 9-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers by capitalizing on the Dodgers' pitching struggles, notably hitting three two-run home runs with runners on base. Brandon Pfaadt delivered a quality start, retiring the first ten batters he faced before allowing solo homers to Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani. The Dodgers initially opened with left-hander Jack Dreyer and then brought in right-hander Landon Knack, who gave up multiple runs in the third inning as the Diamondbacks sent nine batters to the plate. Key offensive contributions included two-run homers from Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Gabriel Moreno, and Geraldo Perdomo, with Corbin Carroll adding a leadoff triple. Moreno also tied a franchise record with a 16-pitch at-bat before lining out. The Dodgers, coming off a sweep by the Angels, face the Diamondbacks again at home, hoping to avoid further bullpen strain and another tough battle.