Dodgers Rally Late to Top Diamondbacks in Season Opener

Tucker's go-ahead single, Díaz's save highlight Dodgers' win on opening night

Mar. 28, 2026 at 1:24pm

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The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their 2025 World Series championship with a ring ceremony on opening night, then capped the festivities with a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Kyle Tucker's eighth-inning single drove in the winning run, while Edwin Díaz recorded the save in his Dodgers debut, striking out Carlos Santana and navigating a late-inning jam.

Why it matters

The Dodgers' offseason acquisitions of Tucker and Díaz were highlighted in the win, showcasing the impact of their high-profile signings as the team looks to build on its recent championship success. The game also featured standout performances from several players, including Alex Freeland's home run and Edgardo Henríquez's winning relief effort.

The details

With the score tied 4-4 in the eighth inning, Alex Freeland's double set the stage for Kyle Tucker to deliver the go-ahead single, driving in the winning run. In the ninth, newly signed closer Edwin Díaz entered to the energetic beat of Timmy Trumpet's 'Narcos' and secured the save, striking out Carlos Santana and getting a groundout from Ketel Marte to close out the victory.

  • The Dodgers celebrated their 2025 World Series championship with a ring ceremony before the game.
  • Kyle Tucker's go-ahead single came in the eighth inning.
  • Edwin Díaz recorded the save in the ninth inning in his Dodgers debut.

The players

Kyle Tucker

The Dodgers' $240 million offseason acquisition delivered the go-ahead single in the eighth inning, continuing his strong start to the season.

Edwin Díaz

The Dodgers' new $69 million closer recorded the save in the ninth inning, striking out Carlos Santana and navigating a late-inning jam in his Dodgers debut.

Alex Freeland

The Dodgers' third baseman hit a home run in the third inning and set the stage for Tucker's go-ahead hit with a double in the eighth.

Edgardo Henríquez

The Dodgers' Venezuelan reliever earned the win after striking out Nolan Arenado in the eighth inning.

Ketel Marte

The Diamondbacks' second baseman went 2-for-5 with a run and an RBI in the loss.

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What’s next

The Dodgers will look to continue their strong start to the season as they face the Diamondbacks in the second game of the series on Saturday.

The takeaway

The Dodgers' aggressive offseason moves, highlighted by the signings of Kyle Tucker and Edwin Díaz, are already paying dividends as the team aims to build on its recent World Series championship. The win showcases the impact of their high-profile acquisitions and the team's depth, which will be crucial in their pursuit of another title.