Victory in LA! Diamondbacks Triumph Over Dodgers 9-3 
Hey D-backs fans! What a game we had last night at Dodger Stadium! Our boys put on a clinic, smashing the Dodgers 9-3. Let's break down this epic win!
Hot Start with Back-to-Back Jacks 
Top of the 1st, we set the tone right away. After a couple of strikeouts, Joc Pederson blasted a solo homer to right center (378 feet) to get us on the board. Not to be outdone, Christian Walker followed with a mammoth 435-foot shot to center. Boom! Just like that, we led 2-0.
Dodgers' Response Held in Check
The Dodgers tried to rally in their half of the 1st, but our pitching and defense held strong. Shohei Ohtani walked and then stole third, but the Dodgers couldn't capitalize thanks to stellar plays and a key strikeout of Freddie Freeman.
Walker Strikes Again 
In the top of the 3rd, Walker continued his assault, hitting another homer, this time a two-run blast to left (394 feet). D-backs up 4-0!
️Keeping the Dodgers at Bay
The Dodgers got a few runs back in the 4th inning, with Austin Barnes driving in a couple. But that was it for their offense. Our pitchers made crucial outs, and any threat was quickly defused.
Building the Lead
Top of the 5th, with Alek Thomas safe at second from an error, we capitalized on a single by Ketel Marte. Marte stole second and later scored, extending our lead to 5-3.
Lockdown Pitching
Huge shoutout to our bullpen! Gallen and company did an awesome job—especially Martinez, Newman, and Thompson. They held the Dodgers scoreless in the final innings, making sure our lead stood solid.
Ninth-Inning Onslaught
The top of the 9th saw the D-backs blow it wide open. Gabriel Moreno smacked a double to left, clearing the bases and bringing in two more runs. Then Lourdes Gurriel Jr. followed with a single, driving in Grichuk and Marte. All in all, we piled on 4 extra insurance runs to secure the win at 9-3.
Closing it Out in Style
Vieira came in to shut the door, striking out the side in the bottom of the 9th. The Dodgers didn't stand a chance against his heat, and we celebrated a huge win over our division rivals!
Great job, D-backs! Let's keep this momentum going!
Scoreboard for Diamondbacks @ Dodgers (July 5th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 0 |