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
- 1. Dodgers entered season as two-time defending World Series champions and held pregame Opening Day ceremonies.
- 2. Thursday (Opening Day): Dodgers rallied with a five-run fifth and a four-run seventh to win 8-2.
- 3. Andy Pages hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the fifth; Will Smith also homered on Opening Day.
- 4. Zac Gallen retired 12 of 13 batters early but finished with four earned runs in four innings on Opening Day.
- 5. Saturday: Will Smith hit an eighth-inning two-run homer to secure a 3-2 win and a series sweep; Diamondbacks started 0-3.
Why it matters
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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