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Dodgers Rally Past Arizona Diamondbacks to Win Season Opener
Andy Pages’ three-run homer led a fifth-inning rally that helped the Dodgers overcome an early deficit and secure an 8-2 win on Opening Day.
- On Thursday, the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied past the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-2 behind Andy Pages' go-ahead, three-run homer in the fifth inning, launching their pursuit of a third consecutive World Series championship.
- Opening Day drew thousands to Dodger Stadium for the early National League West matchup, marking the start of the 2026 season with the reigning champions seeking momentum after their recent postseason success.
- Although Arizona seized an early 2-0 lead on Geraldo Perdomo's homer off starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Los Angeles responded with an offensive surge; Will Smith added a two-run homer to fuel the comeback.
- The Dodgers tacked on four more runs in the seventh off Taylor Clarke while Pages made a diving catch on Perdomo's fly ball, effectively sealing the victory and controlling Arizona's late-inning chances.
- With the victory, the Dodgers improved to 1-0 to begin their 2026 campaign, positioning the reigning champions to build momentum as they pursue another title in the competitive National League West.
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Defending champion Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 8-2 in opener
Andy Pages hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the fifth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied past the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-2 on Thursday, opening the season with a victory in pursuit of their third consecutive World Series championship.
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Dodgers launch three-peat bid with win on historic day of MLB openers
The Los Angeles Dodgers, sparked by Andy Pages's three-run homer, launched their bid for a World Series three-peat with an 8-2 victory over Arizona on Thursday on a historic day of Major League Baseball season openers.
Andy Pages and Will Smith hit home runs and Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws well to beat the Diamondbacks in the inaugural game
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