The Los Angeles Dodgers took home a 5-4 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks on the night when they got their 2025 World Series rings.
Alex Freeland had himself a night, going 2-for-3 with a home run and a double. He was the go-ahead run in the bottom of the eighth inning as the $240 million man, Kyle Tucker, hit the RBI single to drive him in.
Tucker only had one hit on the night, with his other three plate appearances being two strikeouts and a walk.
The Dodgers’ offense exploded during the third inning, scoring four runs after starter Emmet Sheehan allowed two during the first three innings.
Mookie Betts hit a three-run home run in the third inning, getting his season going with a strong note and signaling he may get back to his All-Star level.
The D-Backs’ pitching staff did a good job of limiting the damage other than the fourth inning, getting outs despite the Dodgers making some hard contact.
Emmet Sheehan struggled mightily after a first inning that saw him strike out the side. His fastball velocity dipped dramatically over the next three innings, and so did his stuff, along with his pitch mix.
However, the Dodgers’ bullpen looked strong once again, providing lights-out stuff and keeping the team in the game so Tucker could come up clutch.
Edwin Diaz’s moment
Tucker hit allowed for fellow new Dodger Edwin Diaz to get his grand entrance and get the save. The Dodgers went all out for Diaz, who pulled out his signature “Narcos” song with a live trumpet.
He threw 17 pitches, 10 for strikes, and managed to get two strikeouts, allowing just one baserunner via a walk.
The Dodgers were able to end another night on a good note, beating the D-Backs and celebrating their 2025 title again.
On Opening Night, it was the back-to-back titles being presented, but on Friday, the Dodgers celebrated their championship with rings, taking in their glory before turning the page on the season and saying hello to an old friend in Clayton Kershaw.
