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Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks: Gabriel Moreno's Grand Slam Powers Arizona to 5–3 Victory 

On May 8, 2025, the Arizona Diamondbacks secured a 5–3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field in Phoenix, marking the opener of a four-game National League West series. The game was highlighted by Gabriel Moreno's grand slam, which proved pivotal in Arizona's victory.

Game Highlights

Gabriel Moreno's Grand Slam 

In the bottom of the fourth inning, with the bases loaded and no outs, Gabriel Moreno launched a grand slam off Dodgers' starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto. This marked Moreno's first home run of the season and gave the Diamondbacks a commanding 4–0 lead. Moreno's performance against the Dodgers has been notable; since joining Arizona, he has maintained a .333 average with 21 RBIs in 21 games against Los Angeles .Ketel Marte Adds to the Lead Following Moreno's grand slam, Ketel Marte extended Arizona's lead with a solo home run in the fifth inning, his first of the season, bringing the score to 5–0 . 

Dodgers' Late Rally Falls Short 

The Dodgers attempted a comeback in the later innings. In the eighth, Max Muncy hit a ground-rule double, scoring Mookie Betts. Andy Pages followed with a single, bringing in another run. In the ninth, Shohei Ohtani hit his 11th home run of the season, a solo shot, narrowing the gap to 5–3. However, Arizona's closer Kevin Ginkel secured the final outs to preserve the win . 

Pitching Performances 

Brandon Pfaadt's Strong Outing 

Diamondbacks' starter Brandon Pfaadt delivered an impressive performance, pitching 6 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing only four hits, and striking out six. This victory marked his league-leading sixth win of the season . 

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Tough Night 

Dodgers' pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who entered the game with a 0.90 ERA, faced challenges, surrendering five runs over five innings. This outing increased his ERA to 1.81, marking his least effective performance of the season . 

Game Summary

**Final Score:** Diamondbacks 5, Dodgers 3 * 

**Winning Pitcher:** Brandon Pfaadt (6–2) * 

**Losing Pitcher:** Yoshinobu Yamamoto (4–3) * 

**Save:** Kevin Ginkel (1) * .

**Attendance:** 40,319 

Upcoming Matchups 

The series continues with Game 2 scheduled for May 9, 2025, at Chase Field. The Dodgers, holding a 25–13 record, aim to rebound against the 20–18 Diamondbacks. 

Watch the Highlights 

For a visual recap of the game's key moments, including Moreno's grand slam and Ohtani's late homer, check out the official MLB highlights below: [Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Highlights (May 8, 2025)] 

Stay tuned for more updates on the Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks series as the teams continue their battle in the NL West.