Dodgers Rally Past Diamondbacks, Win Opening Series Sweep
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LOS ANGELES. The Los Angeles Dodgers opened the regular season Thursday with an 8-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks, powered by a three-run homer from Andy Pages and a Will Smith home run at Dodger Stadium during Opening Day ceremonies. By Saturday the Dodgers completed the opening-series sweep with a 3-2 win when Will Smith hit a two-run, eighth-inning home run; Zac Gallen allowed four earned runs in four innings on Opening Day, and the Diamondbacks began the season 0-3.
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Timeline of Events
- Dodgers entered season as two-time defending World Series champions and held pregame Opening Day ceremonies.
- Thursday (Opening Day): Dodgers rallied with a five-run fifth and a four-run seventh to win 8-2.
- Andy Pages hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the fifth; Will Smith also homered on Opening Day.
- Zac Gallen retired 12 of 13 batters early but finished with four earned runs in four innings on Opening Day.
- Saturday: Will Smith hit an eighth-inning two-run homer to secure a 3-2 win and a series sweep; Diamondbacks started 0-3.
News Intelligence
- If you're a Dodgers fan, this is a great start to the season. The team's performance shows promise for another successful year. Keep an eye on players like Andy Pages and Will Smith, who are already making a big impact.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers organization, including players, coaches, and affiliated local businesses, benefited from Opening Day and series victories through positive publicity, game-day revenue from attendance, and boosted fan engagement.
The Arizona Diamondbacks and their pitching staff, notably Zac Gallen and relievers who allowed late runs, suffered a series loss and an 0-3 start to the regular season, creating immediate performance and morale challenges.
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