⚾ Diamondbacks Start LA Series with a Big Win
The Arizona Diamondbacks started their three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a big 7–3 win on Monday, May 19. The team scored five runs in the third inning and took control early in the game.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Gabriel Moreno both hit two-run home runs in that inning. These back-to-back homers gave Arizona a strong lead that they never gave up.
💪 Great Pitching by Brandon Pfaadt
Arizona's starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt played a big role in the win. He pitched six full innings, gave up just three hits and three runs, and didn’t walk any batters.
Pfaadt’s calm and focused pitching helped the Diamondbacks stay ahead. He made it hard for Dodgers hitters to get anything going.
🚑 Dodgers Still Missing Key Pitchers
The Dodgers are having a tough time with injuries. They are missing top pitchers like Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, and Roki Sasaki. Because of this, they had to rely on rookie Landon Knack to start the game.
Knack struggled and gave up six runs in just over two innings. The Dodgers' bullpen had to pitch most of the game, which put even more pressure on their tired arms.
🔮 What’s Next: Yamamoto vs Nelson in Game 2
The second game of the series is happening tonight, Tuesday, May 20. The Dodgers will start Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who has been one of their best pitchers this season. But last time he faced Arizona, he gave up five runs in five innings.
The Diamondbacks will start Ryne Nelson, who has mostly been used as a relief pitcher. He recently pitched two scoreless innings against the Dodgers and earned a save. Now he gets a chance to start and show what he can do.
🔁 Last Series Was Close
"A very exciting moment happened when Shohei Ohtani hit a big home run in the ninth inning, helping the Dodgers make a strong comeback and win the game 14–11."
That game showed how dangerous the Dodgers’ hitters can be, even when they’re behind.
🎙️ Player Reaction: “Teamwork Made It Happen”
After the Game 1 win, Gabriel Moreno talked about how well the team worked together:
“It was all about teamwork. Everyone did their part, and that’s how we got the win.”
The Diamondbacks are feeling confident as they try to win the series.
📊 Game 1 Highlights
Final Score: Diamondbacks 7, Dodgers 3
Arizona’s Big Inning: 5 runs in the 3rd
Home Runs: Gurriel Jr. and Moreno (D-backs)
Winning Pitcher: Brandon Pfaadt
Losing Pitcher: Landon Knack
Next Game: May 20 – Yamamoto (Dodgers) vs Nelson (D-backs)
🧐 What This Means
The Diamondbacks now lead the series 1–0. If they win tonight, they take the series. A road win against the Dodgers would be a big step for Arizona as they try to move up in the standings.
The Dodgers will need a strong performance from Yamamoto and better pitching overall if they want to even the series.
