Dodgers Defeat Diamondbacks 8-2 on Opening Day

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Shines as Defending Champions Start Season Strong

Mar. 27, 2026 at 3:28am

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The Los Angeles Dodgers opened their 2026 season with an 8-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Reigning World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched six solid innings, allowing two runs, while the Dodgers' offense erupted for eight runs, including a three-run homer from rookie Andy Pages.

Why it matters

The Dodgers are looking to defend their 2025 World Series title, and this opening day win sets them up well to make another deep postseason run. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks will need to regroup after a lopsided loss to one of the National League's top teams.

The details

Yamamoto cruised through the first three innings before giving up a two-run homer to Geraldo Perdomo in the fourth. But the Dodgers' offense came alive in the middle innings, with RBI doubles from Kyle Tucker and Mookie Betts, as well as Pages' three-run shot. The Dodgers' bullpen held the D-backs scoreless over the final three frames to seal the victory.

  • The game was played on Opening Day, March 27, 2026.
  • Yamamoto went 6 innings, throwing 95 pitches.

The players

Yoshinobu Yamamoto

The reigning World Series MVP for the Dodgers, Yamamoto had a strong start to the 2026 season.

Andy Pages

The Dodgers' rookie outfielder hit a key three-run homer to break the game open.

Geraldo Perdomo

The Diamondbacks' shortstop hit a two-run homer off Yamamoto in the fourth inning.

Zac Gallen

The Diamondbacks' starting pitcher had a strong start before the Dodgers rallied against him in the middle innings.

Nolan Arenado

The new Diamondbacks third baseman made a diving play in the field to rob the Dodgers of a hit.

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What they’re saying

“We came out and played our game today. Yoshi set the tone, and the offense did the rest. It's a great way to start the season.”

— Mookie Betts, Dodgers Outfielder

“We ran into a buzzsaw today, but it's a long season. We'll regroup and come back stronger next time.”

— Geraldo Perdomo, Diamondbacks Shortstop

What’s next

The Dodgers will look to build on this opening day win as they continue their series against the Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks, meanwhile, will try to bounce back in the next game.

The takeaway

The Dodgers showed why they are one of the favorites to win the World Series again in 2026, dominating the Diamondbacks with strong pitching and timely hitting. However, it's just one game, and the Diamondbacks will have a chance to even the series and prove they can compete with the defending champions.