US EditionEdwin Diaz Closes Dodgers' Second Straight Win over D-Backs
- On Friday, the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their World Series ring ceremony with a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks, as Kyle Tucker lashed a go-ahead RBI single through the drawn-in infield in the eighth inning.
- Team owner Mark Walter presented players with their World Series rings before the game, while retired pitcher Clayton Kershaw threw a ceremonial first pitch to Freddie Freeman to open festivities.
- Mookie Betts ignited the offense with a three-run home run, while Alex Freeland added a solo shot to build an early 4-2 lead; the Dodgers were held scoreless until Freeland's leadoff double sparked the eighth-inning rally.
- New closer Edwin Diaz earned his first save in his Dodgers debut, entering to live trumpet music that delighted fans and striking out two batters in the ninth inning to seal the victory.
- Dodgers starter Emmet Sheehan struggled after a strong first inning, prompting manager Dave Roberts to investigate the velocity drop. The series concludes Saturday as RHP Tyler Glasnow faces Arizona LHP Eduardo Rodriguez.
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New Dodgers Edwin Diaz and Kyle Tucker make noise early
The two biggest offseason acquisitions by the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers are paying dividends already. Edwin Diaz earned his first save in his debut and Kyle Tucker singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning of a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. Dodgers 16 hours ago …
Edwin Diaz closes Dodgers’ second straight win over D-backs
Mookie Betts hit a three-run homer and Kyle Tucker delivered a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their championship-ring night with a 5-4 victory over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday.Alex Freeland homered, doubled and scored the winning run in his season debut. Edwin Diaz recorded the save in his Dodgers debut as the club opened its quest for a third consecutive title with two wins in two …
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