In an electrifying showdown at Chase Field, the Los Angeles Dodgers triumphed over the Arizona Diamondbacks in a high-scoring affair, winning 14-11 on May 9, 2025. The game featured numerous lead changes and showcased the offensive prowess of both teams, but it was Shohei Ohtani who ultimately delivered the decisive blow.
The Dodgers wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, as Ohtani doubled in the first inning and crossed home plate on a sacrifice fly from Freddie Freeman. However, the Diamondbacks quickly responded, launching two home runs in the bottom of the first against Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki, scoring three runs to take an early lead.
Kiké Hernández ignited the Dodgers' comeback in the second inning with a solo home run, bringing the score to 3-2. Following a single from Miguel Rojas, Ohtani stepped up again, doubling to tie the game at 3-3. The Dodgers then exploded for five runs in the third inning, highlighted by a double from Freeman and a single from Andy Pages that brought both runners home. Hernández added to the tally with another single, while a fielder's choice and an error allowed two more runs to score. Mookie Betts capped off the inning with a sacrifice fly, pushing the Dodgers ahead 8-3.
Despite the Dodgers' offensive surge, the Diamondbacks were far from finished. Eugenio Suarez started the fourth inning with a double and later scored on a ground out by Lourdes Gurriel Jr., narrowing the gap to 8-4. The fifth inning proved to be pivotal as Sasaki struggled, walking Ketel Marte to lead off the inning before being replaced by Anthony Banda. The Diamondbacks capitalized on this change, loading the bases and seeing Gurriel Jr. tie the game with a grand slam. The momentum had shifted, and the score was knotted at 8-8.
In the sixth inning, Banda's troubles continued as he walked in the go-ahead run for Arizona. Marte then blasted his second home run of the game in the eighth inning, extending the Diamondbacks' lead to 10-8. Randal Grichuk followed suit, hitting another home run to make it 11-8.
But the Dodgers, known for their resilience, were not done yet. In the ninth inning, Freeman led off with a single, followed by back-to-back doubles from Pages and Hernández, narrowing the score to 11-10. Max Muncy then tied the game with a single, and Michael Conforto was hit by a pitch, putting two runners on base for Ohtani. The star slugger delivered in the clutch, smashing a three-run homer that gave the Dodgers a 14-11 lead.
Tanner Scott came in to close out the game for the Dodgers, securing the victory in the bottom of the ninth. This win marked a significant moment for the Dodgers, showcasing their depth and ability to rally in tough situations.
Despite the loss, the Diamondbacks displayed their offensive capabilities, with Marte hitting two home runs and Gurriel Jr. contributing a grand slam. However, their pitching struggles, particularly from Eduardo Rodriguez, who lasted only 2.2 innings and allowed eight runs, proved costly.
As both teams look ahead, the Dodgers improve their record to 26-13, while the Diamondbacks fall to 20-19. The series continues, and fans can expect more thrilling baseball as both teams vie for supremacy in the NL West.
