Dodgers rally for 8-2 win over Diamondbacks in season opener

Andy Pages' 3-run homer sparks comeback after Diamondbacks jump out to early lead

Mar. 27, 2026 at 3:20am

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The Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from an early 2-0 deficit, sparked by a three-run home run from Andy Pages in the fifth inning, to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-2 on Opening Day. Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto settled in after giving up a two-run homer to Geraldo Perdomo in the fourth, while Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen held the Dodgers scoreless through the first four innings before the home team broke through in the fifth.

Why it matters

The Dodgers are seeking their third consecutive World Series championship, and this comeback win to open the season demonstrates their ability to overcome early deficits and rally late. For the Diamondbacks, the loss is a tough start to the year, but they'll look to bounce back in the remaining games of the series.

The details

The Diamondbacks jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the fourth inning on a two-run homer by Geraldo Perdomo off Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto. However, the Dodgers stormed back in the fifth, with three of their first four hits coming with two strikes against Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen. Andy Pages then delivered the big blow, a three-run homer that put the Dodgers ahead 3-2. The Dodgers tacked on four more runs in the seventh to pull away for the 8-2 victory.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 26, 2026, the opening day of the MLB season.
  • The Diamondbacks took a 2-0 lead in the fourth inning.

The players

Andy Pages

A Dodgers outfielder who hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the fifth inning to spark the Dodgers' comeback.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto

The Dodgers' starting pitcher, who settled in after giving up a two-run homer in the fourth inning to earn the win.

Zac Gallen

The Diamondbacks' starting pitcher, who held the Dodgers scoreless through the first four innings before the Dodgers rallied against him in the fifth.

Geraldo Perdomo

The Diamondbacks' shortstop who hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning to give the Diamondbacks an early lead.

Corbin Carroll

The Diamondbacks' outfielder who scored on Perdomo's two-run homer in the fourth inning.

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What’s next

The teams will continue their series on Friday, with Diamondbacks right-hander Ryne Nelson facing off against Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan.

The takeaway

The Dodgers' comeback victory on Opening Day demonstrates their ability to rally late and overcome early deficits as they pursue their third consecutive World Series championship. For the Diamondbacks, the loss is a tough start to the season, but they'll look to bounce back in the remaining games of the series.