Diamondbacks Dominate Dodgers 9-5 in Series Opener at Dodger Stadium

On May 19, 2025, the Arizona Diamondbacks delivered a commanding performance against the Los Angeles Dodgers, securing a 9-5 victory at Dodger Stadium. The win was propelled by early offensive firepower and solid pitching, allowing the Diamondbacks to gain ground in the National League West standings. 

Early Offensive Surge Sets the Tone

The Diamondbacks wasted no time asserting their dominance, jumping to a 7-0 lead by the third inning. In the first inning, Eugenio Suarez's double and Josh Naylor's groundout brought in two runs. Geraldo Perdomo added a sacrifice fly in the second inning, extending the lead to 3-0. The third inning saw a four-run explosion, highlighted by Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s solo home run and Gabriel Moreno's two-run shot, driving in Naylor. 

Pfaadt's Resilient Outing

Brandon Pfaadt (7-3) took the mound for Arizona, delivering six innings of work. Despite conceding three solo home runs—two to Mookie Betts and one to Shohei Ohtani—Pfaadt maintained composure, allowing only three hits and securing the win. 

Dodgers' Late Rally Falls Short

The Dodgers attempted a comeback in the ninth inning, scoring two runs off reliever Ryan Thompson. However, former Dodger Shelby Miller was called upon to extinguish the rally, recording the final out with two runners on base.

Series Implications

With this victory, the Diamondbacks improved to 26-22, narrowing the gap behind the division-leading Dodgers, who fell to 29-19. Arizona now holds a 3-2 advantage in the season series against Los Angeles.

Upcoming Matchups

The series continues with Ryne Nelson scheduled to start for the Diamondbacks on May 20, stepping in due to Eduardo Rodriguez's placement on the injured list. Nelson, who began the season in the bullpen, expressed readiness to embrace the starting role again.

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