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Dodgers and Diamondbacks Begin Long-Awaited NL West Series in Phoenix

The division rivals face off for the first time this season, with a marquee pitching matchup between Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Brandon Pfaadt headlining the series opener.

Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday night in Phoenix. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight at 9:40 p.m. EDT to kick off a four-game series, marking their first NL West matchup of the season.
  • The Dodgers, who lead MLB with a 25-12 record and 13 comeback wins, aim to extend their dominance, while the 19-18 Diamondbacks look to improve their divisional standing.
  • Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto (4-2, 0.90 ERA), a top Cy Young contender, faces Arizona’s Brandon Pfaadt (5-2, 3.79 ERA) in a highly anticipated pitching duel.
  • This marks the first divisional game for Arizona after 39 non-division matchups, reflecting MLB’s unusual 2025 schedule structure.
  • Arizona manager Torey Lovullo expressed excitement about entering divisional play, emphasizing the heightened stakes and familiarity of intra-division competition.