The Los Angeles Dodgers opened the 2025-26 regular season against the Arizona Diamondbacks in a three-game home series at Dodger Stadium in late March, and the Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks match player stats produced an immediate statement of intent from the defending champions. Los Angeles swept all three games in a series that showcased their depth, late-inning resilience, and the early contributions of major offseason additions.
Series Summary
| Game | Date | Winner | Score | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Mar 26, 2026 | Dodgers | 8-2 | Dodger Stadium |
| Game 2 | Mar 27, 2026 | Dodgers | 5-4 | Dodger Stadium |
| Game 3 | Mar 28, 2026 | Dodgers | 3-2 | Dodger Stadium |
Game 1 Box Score (Mar 26, LAD 8, ARI 2)
| Team | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Diamondbacks | 2 | 6 | — |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 8 | 10 | — |
| Stat | ARI | LAD |
|---|---|---|
| Home Runs | 1 | 2 |
| Total Bases | 10 | 17 |
| Runners LOB | 2 | 8 |
Game 1 Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | ER | K | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | LAD | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 6 | Win |
| Starter | ARI | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | Loss |
Game 1 Key Moments
| Inning | Event |
|---|---|
| 1st | Diamondbacks take 1-0 lead |
| 1st | Kyle Tucker RBI double ties game 1-1 |
| 5th | Andy Pages three-run homer, LAD take lead |
| Final | Dodgers win 8-2 |
Game 2 Box Score (Mar 27, LAD 5, ARI 4)
| Team | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Diamondbacks | 4 | — | — |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 5 | — | — |
Game 2 Key Moments
| Inning | Event |
|---|---|
| 3rd | Alex Freeland homer, LAD take lead |
| 8th | Kyle Tucker go-ahead RBI single |
| 9th | Edwin Diaz earns save (1st with Dodgers) |
Game 3 Box Score (Mar 28, LAD 3, ARI 2)
| Team | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Diamondbacks | 2 | — | — |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 3 | — | — |
Game 3 Key Moments
| Inning | Event |
|---|---|
| 1st | Pavin Smith RBI single, ARI 1-0 |
| 3rd | Corbin Carroll sacrifice fly, ARI 2-0 |
| 6th | Kyle Tucker reaches on error, scores, LAD 1-2 |
| 8th | Will Smith two-run HR (2 outs, birthday), LAD 3-2 |
| 9th | Edwin Diaz saves, Dodgers sweep |
Key Player Performances Across the Series
| Player | Team | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | LAD | Go-ahead RBI in G1 and G2; key in all three games |
| Andy Pages | LAD | Go-ahead three-run HR in Game 1 |
| Will Smith | LAD | Walk-off two-run HR in Game 3 (his birthday) |
| Edwin Diaz | LAD | Saves in Games 2 and 3 on consecutive nights |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | 3 for 4 in Game 3, ending 0-for-8 slump |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | Sacrifice fly, consistent contributor |
2025-26 Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Head-to-Head Record
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Series result (Mar 26-28) | Dodgers 3-0 |
| Dodgers winning streak vs ARI | 5 games (as of Mar 28) |
| All-time series record | Dodgers 276-205 (regular season) |
| Attendance (Game 1, Mar 26) | 53,712 |
| Attendance (Game 3, Mar 28) | 53,340 |
| Tyler Glasnow (Game 3 debut) | 6.0 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 6 K |
The Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks opening series demonstrated why Los Angeles entered 2026 as heavy World Series favourites. Kyle Tucker, who signed a $240 million deal in the offseason, contributed meaningfully in consecutive games. Edwin Diaz’s arrival from the New York Mets on a $69 million deal gave the Dodgers the late-inning closer they had lacked in recent postseasons. Will Smith’s walk-off homer on his birthday became one of the early feel-good stories of the Dodgers’ season, and the sweep handed the reigning champions momentum that carried them deep into the 2026 campaign.