The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 in 10 innings on Saturday, ending a seven-game losing streak that marked their longest since July 2025. The victory moved the Dodgers (70-47) to an 8½-game lead over the Diamondbacks (62-56) in the National League West.
Dodgers rally past late-inning collapse
Shohei Ohtani drove in Kyle Tucker on a single in the 10th inning to give the Dodgers the lead, followed by a 1-4-3 double play turned by reliever Jack Dreyer to secure the win. The game featured a ninth-inning meltdown by closer Edwin Díaz, who allowed the tying run before the Dodgers ultimately prevailed in extras.
Pitching duel highlights offensive struggles
Arizona starter Brandon Pfaadt held the Dodgers hitless through five innings, allowing only two infield hits over seven frames. Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto matched Pfaadt’s effectiveness, surrendering three hits over six innings before exiting with a 107-pitch count. The Dodgers’ offense managed just five hits against Pfaadt and Arizona’s bullpen, with Tucker’s solo home run in the eighth inning breaking a scoreless tie.
Dodgers’ resilience amid recent struggles
The win followed a challenging week in which the Dodgers were swept in two series, first by the Boston Red Sox and then by the Chicago Cubs. Manager Dave Roberts emphasized the team’s ability to respond to adversity, stating, “I’ve seen how our guys have responded to adversities and losing streaks, and so it’s not a panic situation.”
Pitching matchup sets up Sunday’s game
The Dodgers will look to continue their momentum when they send Justin Wrobleski (11-3, 3.31 ERA, 1.07 WHIP) to the mound against Arizona on Sunday. Wrobleski, a homegrown starter, has allowed 16 home runs this season, including eight in his last two starts, but his overall performance remains strong. The Diamondbacks will counter with Merrill Kelly, who previously held the Dodgers hitless through five innings in an earlier matchup.