Corbin Carroll, Eduardo Rodriguez Lead Diamondbacks to 6-1 Win Over Dodgers in Los Angeles Showdown

Sunday, August 31st, 2025

Arizona Diamondbacks Secure 6-1 Victory Over Los Angeles Dodgers

Corbin Carroll powered the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 6-1 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a decisive home run in the seventh inning. Eduardo Rodriguez delivered six shutout innings on the mound, keeping the Dodgers scoreless and setting the stage for Arizona's triumph on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium.

Diamondbacks Extend Road Winning Streak

With this win, the Diamondbacks have now secured four straight victories, all on the road against National League division leaders—first the Brewers, and now the Dodgers. This impressive streak demonstrates Arizona's ability to contend with some of the league's strongest teams.

Pitching Dominance by Eduardo Rodriguez

Eduardo Rodriguez (6-8) stifled the Dodgers' offense, allowing just four hits and four walks while striking out four during his six innings of work. He kept Los Angeles off the board and provided the stability needed for Arizona's bats to break through in the later innings.

Key Offensive Performances

Corbin Carroll opened the scoring with a leadoff homer in the seventh, marking his 28th home run of the season. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Blaze Alexander both doubled, setting up Gabriel Moreno for a sacrifice fly. Alexander scored an additional run on an errant throw to the infield by Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages. Ildemaro Vargas put the game away with a three-run homer off Kirby Yates in the ninth inning.

Dodgers’ Struggles Continue

Tyler Glasnow (1-3) held Arizona hitless through five innings, but the Dodgers' offense continued to sputter, mustering only one run in the first two games of the series. Mookie Betts snapped a 15-inning scoreless drought in the seventh with a bloop RBI single. Despite this breakthrough, they couldn’t generate enough offense to threat Arizona’s lead.

Key Moment

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. kept the game scoreless in the sixth inning by throwing out Kiké Hernández at home while attempting to score from third base on Shohei Ohtani's flyout to left field. This defensive gem preserved the shutout until Arizona's offense came alive in the seventh.

Key Stat

The Diamondbacks have homered at Dodger Stadium in 11 consecutive games dating to May 20, 2024, marking the second-longest streak at Los Angeles in franchise history.

Up Next

The three-game series concludes as Arizona sends Brandon Pfaadt (12-8, 5.24 ERA) to the mound against the Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto (11-8, 2.90 ERA) on Sunday.

In summary

The Arizona Diamondbacks showcased their pitching and offensive power in a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, with strong performances from Corbin Carroll and Eduardo Rodriguez. The win extends Arizona’s road winning streak and cements their success at Dodger Stadium this season. The Dodgers, limited offensively, will look to bounce back in the series finale.

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