Tag: Arizona Diamondbacks

Kershaw, Dodgers Win Another NL West Title, Blank D-backs

PHOENIX—Clayton Kershaw pitched seven dominant innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers won the NL West for the ninth time in 10 seasons, blanking the Arizona Diamondbacks 4–0 on the night of Sept. 13. Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy and Joey Gallo homered as the Dodgers boosted the best record in the majors to 98–43. They lead…


Dodgers Beat D-backs 6–0, Clinch Playoff Spot (For Real)

PHOENIX—Mookie Betts hit a three-run homer, Cody Bellinger added a two-run double and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-0 on Monday night behind Tyler Anderson, becoming the first major league team to clinch a playoff spot this season. For real, this time. The Dodgers thought they had secured a playoff berth Sunday…


Albert Pujols Blasts 2 Home Runs to Power Cardinals Past Diamondbacks

Albert Pujols went 4-for-4 and smacked two long homers and Paul DeJong hit a grand slam to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 16–7 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night in Phoenix. Lars Nootbaar reached base five times on three hits and two walks and drove in three runs on a two-run…


Albert Pujols Blasts 2 HRs to Power Cardinals Past Diamondbacks

Albert Pujols went 4–for–4 and smacked two long homers and Paul DeJong hit a grand slam to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 16–7 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night in Phoenix. Lars Nootbaar reached base five times on three hits and two walks and drove in three runs on a two-run…


Dodgers Dominate D-backs 14–1 With Freeman’s 5 RBIs

Freddie Freeman homered one out of his four hits, leading the National League’s top team, the Los Angeles Dodgers (30-14), in a rout of host Arizona Diamondbacks (23–23) 14–1 on Thursday for their 10th win in 12 games. Mookie Betts also had a big performance, hitting 3-for-5 and scoring three. Betts and Freeman both led…


Dodgers Sweep D-backs With Justin Turner’s Homer in Game 4

The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a four-game sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks, 5–3, on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium to improve to 25–12, increasing their lead in the National League West over San Diego to two games. The Dodgers offense continued to produce with nine hits, as they lead the league with with 203 runs scored, including 29…


Betts Helps Dodgers Sweep Doubleheader Over Diamondbacks

The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Arizona Diamondbacks in Tuesday’s doubleheader with a 7–6 rally in the afternoon win, and a 12–3 domination in the nightcap—improving their record to 24–12, and maintain a one game lead in the National League West over San Diego. Mookie Betts’ form is returning after recovering from a nagging hip injury…


Dodgers Rally and Hold Off Diamondbacks in 5–4 Win

The Los Angeles Dodgers (22–12) came from behind and held off a late rally by the Arizona Diamondbacks (18–18) to a 5–4 victory Monday night at Dodgers Stadium. The Dodgers maintain a half game lead in the National League West, 12–5 at home, over their southern neighbor San Diego Padres. Dodgers starter Tony Gonsolin pitched…


MLB Roundup: Tyler Gilbert Throws No-hitter in First MLB Start

Left-hander Tyler Gilbert threw a no-hitter in his first major league start to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 7–0 win against the visiting San Diego Padres on Saturday night. Gilbert (1–1) is the fourth major-leaguer to throw a no-hitter in his first major-league start, and first since Bobo Holloman of the St. Louis Browns…