The Arizona Diamondbacks defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-3 on Friday night after responding to a leadoff home run by Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani’s homer comes to start the game, but Arizona’s Eduardo Rodríguez settles in afterward and does not allow another run over the next six innings. After surrendering back-to-back homers to open the game, Rodríguez limits further damage as the Diamondbacks take control of the matchup at Dodger Stadium, where they earn their first win there in four tries this season.
Tim Tawa contributes offensively with a home run and four runs batted in, helping Arizona build a decisive lead. Gabriel Moreno also drives in two runs for the Diamondbacks. Overall, Arizona combines its early response on the pitching side with key extra-base hits and run production to secure the seven-run victory.
