Dodgers Edge Diamondbacks 5-4 Behind Tucker's Game-Winning Hit

Edwin Diaz secures the save in the 9th as Dodgers celebrate 2025 World Series rings

Mar. 28, 2026 at 5:08am

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In a close game against the Diamondbacks, the Los Angeles Dodgers came from behind to win 5-4 thanks to a game-winning hit by Kyle Tucker in the 8th inning and a save by closer Edwin Diaz in the 9th. The Dodgers celebrated their 2025 World Series championship with a pregame ring ceremony before the game.

Why it matters

The Dodgers' victory over the Diamondbacks keeps them in contention in the NL West, while the pregame ring ceremony allowed the team and fans to celebrate their recent World Series triumph. Tucker's clutch hitting and Diaz's save were key to the Dodgers' win.

The details

Starter Emmet Sheehan struggled early, allowing two runs in the first three innings. But the Dodgers offense exploded in the 3rd, with Alex Freeland and Mookie Betts hitting home runs to give the team a 4-2 lead. The Diamondbacks tied it up in the 4th, but Tucker's RBI single in the 8th gave the Dodgers the lead for good. Diaz then shut the door in the 9th to secure the victory.

  • The Dodgers held a pregame ceremony to present the 2025 World Series rings.
  • Sheehan struck out the side in the 1st inning, but ran into trouble in the 2nd and 3rd.
  • Mookie Betts hit a 3-run homer in the 3rd inning to give the Dodgers a 4-2 lead.
  • Tucker drove in the go-ahead run with an RBI single in the 8th inning.
  • Diaz recorded the save in the 9th inning to preserve the Dodgers' 5-4 victory.

The players

Kyle Tucker

Outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers who drove in the game-winning run in the 8th inning.

Edwin Diaz

Closer for the Los Angeles Dodgers who recorded the save in the 9th inning to secure the victory.

Emmet Sheehan

Starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers who struggled early but kept the team in the game.

Mookie Betts

Outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers who hit a 3-run homer in the 3rd inning to give the team the lead.

Alex Freeland

Infielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers who hit a solo home run in the 3rd inning.

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What they’re saying

“Another game, another pre-game ceremony, this time to present the 2025 World Series rings. Oh yeah.”

— Chad Moriyama

“Enjoy it, Champs. ?”

— Los Angeles Dodgers

“Clayton Kershaw, forever a Champion. ?”

— Los Angeles Dodgers

What’s next

The series concludes tomorrow at 3:10 PM HT/6:10 PM PT/9:10 PM ET with Tyler Glasnow facing off against Eduardo Rodriguez.

The takeaway

The Dodgers' victory over the Diamondbacks, coupled with the pregame ring ceremony, showcased the team's continued success and ability to overcome early deficits. Tucker's game-winning hit and Diaz's save were crucial in securing the win, as the Dodgers look to build momentum heading into the next game.