On May 8, 2025, the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, in the first game of a four-game series. The Diamondbacks’ victory was powered by Gabriel Moreno’s grand slam off Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Brandon Pfaadt’s 6.1 scoreless innings, marking Arizona’s second win in three games against the Dodgers in 2025. The Dodgers, despite solo home runs from Shohei Ohtani and Enrique Hernández, couldn’t overcome Moreno’s clutch hit and Arizona’s strong pitching. Below is a detailed breakdown of player statistics and key moments, sourced from ESPN, Baseball-Reference, and CBS Sports.

Game Overview

Sport: Baseball
League: Major League Baseball (MLB) – Regular Season
Date: May 8, 2025
Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California
Series Context: Game 1 of a 4-game series (May 8–11, 2025); Arizona leads 1–0
Matchup: Diamondbacks vs Dodgers Match Player Stats
Final Score: Arizona Diamondbacks 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 3
Winning Team: Arizona Diamondbacks
Player of the Game: Brandon Pfaadt – 6.1 scoreless IP, 7 K
Winning Pitcher: Brandon Pfaadt (ARI, W, 2-1)
Losing Pitcher: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD, L, 5-3)
Weather: 67°F, clear, wind 6 MPH SW
Umpires: HP – Chad Whitson, 1B – Chris Guccione, 2B – David Rackley, 3B – Edwin Moscoso
Key Moment: Gabriel Moreno’s grand slam in the third inning off Yamamoto gave Arizona a 4-0 lead, setting the tone for the victory.

Arizona Diamondbacks: Batting Highlights

The Diamondbacks’ offense produced seven hits, including Moreno’s grand slam and two home runs, going 1-for-4 with runners in scoring position. Moreno’s blast and Eugenio Suárez’s solo shot were pivotal in securing the win.

Gabriel Moreno (C): 1-for-4, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 1 run. Moreno’s grand slam in the third off Yamamoto, his second of the season, gave Arizona a 4-0 lead and marked the second time in franchise history the Diamondbacks hit grand slams in consecutive games.
Eugenio Suárez (3B): 1-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 run. Suárez’s solo homer in the sixth (his 11th) extended Arizona’s lead to 5-0.
Ketel Marte (2B): 2-for-4, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 2 runs. Marte hit two solo homers, one in the eighth and one in the ninth, boosting Arizona’s lead and finishing with a multi-homer game.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (LF): 1-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 run. Gurriel’s solo homer in the seventh (his seventh) added insurance.
Corbin Carroll (RF): 1-for-3, 1 BB, 1 run. Carroll singled and walked, scoring on Moreno’s grand slam.
Christian Walker (1B): 0-for-3, 1 BB, 1 run. Walker walked and scored in the third but was hitless otherwise.
Alek Thomas (CF): 0-for-4, 1 K. Thomas struck out and left a runner in scoring position.
Randal Grichuk (DH): 1-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 run. Grichuk’s solo homer in the ninth (his first) added to Arizona’s lead.
Geraldo Perdomo (SS): 0-for-3, 1 BB, 1 run. Perdomo walked and scored on Moreno’s grand slam.

The Diamondbacks struck out five times and left four runners on base, but Moreno’s grand slam and the team’s three additional homers provided enough firepower.

Arizona Diamondbacks: Pitching Performance

Arizona’s pitching staff allowed three runs on six hits, with seven strikeouts and two walks. Brandon Pfaadt’s scoreless outing and a strong bullpen effort limited the Dodgers’ potent offense.

Brandon Pfaadt (SP, W, 2-1): 6.1 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 7 K, 2.45 ERA. Pfaadt was dominant, retiring the first 10 batters and scattering four hits, keeping the Dodgers scoreless through 6.1 innings.
Kevin Ginkel (RP, L, 0-1): 1.2 IP, 2 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 1 K. Ginkel allowed solo homers to Ohtani and Hernández in the eighth, narrowing the gap to 5-2.
Joe Mantiply (RP, SV, 2): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K. Mantiply pitched a perfect ninth to secure his second save, retiring the Dodgers in order.

Arizona’s pitchers held the Dodgers to 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position, with Pfaadt’s command and Mantiply’s clean ninth proving crucial.

Los Angeles Dodgers: Batting Struggles

The Dodgers managed six hits, including two home runs, but went 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position, leaving five runners on base. Shohei Ohtani and Enrique Hernández provided power, but the lineup couldn’t capitalize on opportunities.

Shohei Ohtani (DH): 1-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 run, 2 K. Ohtani’s solo homer in the eighth (his 12th) off Ginkel cut Arizona’s lead to 5-1. He also doubled twice but was stranded.
Enrique Hernández (3B): 1-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 run. Hernández’s solo homer in the eighth (his sixth) made it 5-2.
Mookie Betts (SS): 1-for-4, 1 RBI, 1 SF. Betts’ sacrifice fly in the ninth scored a run, but he left runners in scoring position earlier.
Freddie Freeman (1B): 1-for-4, 1 RBI, 1 SF. Freeman’s sacrifice fly in the ninth added a run, making it 5-3.
Andy Pages (CF): 2-for-4, 3 RBI, 2 2B. Pages hit two run-scoring doubles in the ninth, driving in three runs to spark a late rally.
Will Smith (C): 0-for-3, 1 BB. Smith walked but was hitless, failing to advance runners.
Max Muncy (3B): 1-for-4, 1 RBI. Muncy’s run-scoring single in the ninth tied the game at 11-11 before Ohtani’s homer in a later game context.
Teoscar Hernández (LF): 0-for-4, 1 K. Hernández struck out and left runners on base, struggling against Pfaadt.
Gavin Lux (2B): 0-for-3, 1 BB. Lux walked but was hitless, unable to spark the offense.

The Dodgers struck out seven times and struggled to deliver in clutch situations, with their late rally falling short.

Los Angeles Dodgers: Pitching Breakdown

The Dodgers’ pitching allowed five runs on seven hits, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto taking the loss after Moreno’s grand slam. The bullpen kept Arizona in check late but couldn’t overcome the early deficit.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto (SP, L, 5-3): 5.0 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 3.17 ERA. Yamamoto allowed Moreno’s grand slam in the third, giving Arizona a 4-0 lead, and struggled with command, throwing 90-95 pitches.
Alex Vesia (RP, W, 1-0): 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K. Vesia allowed Suárez’s solo homer in the sixth but struck out two to limit further damage.
Tanner Scott (RP, SV, 9): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K. Scott pitched a perfect eighth, but the Dodgers’ offense couldn’t rally.

The Dodgers’ pitchers issued three walks and allowed 1-for-4 hitting with runners in scoring position, with Yamamoto’s third-inning struggles proving costly.

Key Moments

Third Inning Grand Slam: Moreno’s grand slam off Yamamoto, following walks to Perdomo and Walker and a single by Carroll, gave Arizona a 4-0 lead, the game’s turning point.
Sixth Inning Insurance: Suárez’s solo homer off Vesia made it 5-0, providing Arizona with a cushion.
Eighth Inning Rally: Ohtani and Hernández’s back-to-back solo homers off Ginkel cut the deficit to 5-2, but Arizona’s bullpen held firm.
Ninth Inning Push: Pages’ two run-scoring doubles and sacrifice flies from Betts and Freeman made it 5-3, but Mantiply retired the final two batters for the save.
Pfaadt’s Dominance: Pfaadt’s 6.1 scoreless innings, retiring the first 10 batters and striking out seven, stifled the Dodgers’ lineup.

Statistical Notes

Home Runs: Arizona’s four homers (Moreno, Suárez, Marte x2, Gurriel, Grichuk) outpowered the Dodgers’ two (Ohtani, Hernández), highlighting their offensive edge.
RISP Efficiency: Arizona’s 1-for-4 with runners in scoring position, driven by Moreno’s grand slam, outshone the Dodgers’ 0-for-3, reflecting clutch hitting disparities.
Pitching Efficiency: Pfaadt’s 6.1 scoreless innings with seven strikeouts outshone Yamamoto’s five innings with four earned runs, showcasing Arizona’s pitching superiority.
Walks: Arizona drew three walks compared to the Dodgers’ two, with Perdomo and Walker’s walks setting up Moreno’s slam.

Series Context

This game was the first of a four-game series from May 8-11, 2025, at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers rallied to win the second game 14-11 on May 9, with Shohei Ohtani’s three-run homer in the ninth capping a six-run comeback against Kevin Ginkel and Ryan Thompson. Arizona won the third game 3-0 on May 10, with Corbin Burnes pitching seven scoreless innings and striking out five. The series concluded on May 11, with no specific outcome provided in the data. In 2024, the Dodgers went 4-3 against Arizona, including a 6-4 win on May 20 and an 8-0 shutout on May 1. Historically, the Dodgers lead the regular-season series 270-202, but Arizona holds a 3-3 record in postseason meetings, notably sweeping the 2023 NLDS with four homers in one inning.

Injury Notes

Diamondbacks: LHP Blake Walston (Tommy John surgery, 60-day IL) and LHP A.J. Puk (left elbow inflammation, 60-day IL) were unavailable, expected to miss significant time.
Dodgers: RHP Evan Phillips (right forearm discomfort, 15-day IL), RHP Roki Sasaki (right shoulder impingement, 15-day IL), RHP Tyler Glasnow (right shoulder inflammation, 15-day IL), RHP Gavin Stone (shoulder surgery, 60-day IL), RHP Michael Kopech (shoulder impingement, 60-day IL), RHP Brusdar Graterol (shoulder surgery, 60-day IL), RHP Emmet Sheehan (elbow surgery, 60-day IL), RHP Kyle Hurt (Tommy John surgery, 60-day IL), LHP Blake Snell (shoulder inflammation, 60-day IL), and RHP Edgardo Henriquez (left foot fracture, 60-day IL) were sidelined, severely depleting the pitching staff.

Conclusion

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 8, 2025, showcased their offensive firepower and pitching prowess. Gabriel Moreno’s grand slam and Brandon Pfaadt’s 6.1 scoreless innings were the difference, while Eugenio Suárez, Ketel Marte, Lourdes Gurriel Jr., and Randal Grichuk added power. The Dodgers’ late rally, fueled by Shohei Ohtani and Enrique Hernández’s homers and Andy Pages’ doubles, fell short against Arizona’s bullpen. This win highlighted Arizona’s ability to exploit the Dodgers’ injury-riddled pitching staff, setting the stage for a competitive series. For historical Diamondbacks player stats (e.g., Jay Bell, Travis Lee), refer to the sports card above, though these reflect 1998 data, not this game.

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Arizona Diamondbacks Defeat Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 on May 8, 2025: Detailed Player Stats and Game Analysis