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Dodgers Rally to Sweep Diamondbacks Series with Stellar Pitching and Timely Hits

Back-to-back wins, highlighted by Yamamoto's near no-hitter and Hernández's three-run homer, restore Dodgers' momentum in NL West race.

The Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernández, left, is greeted by teammate Will Smith as he returns to the dugout after hitting a go-ahead three-run home run during the sixth inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivers a pitch during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Los Angeles, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
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Overview

  • Yoshinobu Yamamoto carried a no-hit bid into the seventh inning, striking out nine and throwing a career-high 110 pitches in the Dodgers' 4-3 extra-inning win on Tuesday.
  • Max Muncy's sacrifice fly in the 10th inning capped a three-run rally, securing a walk-off victory and ending the Dodgers' season-long four-game losing streak.
  • Teoscar Hernández's three-run homer off Corbin Burnes in Wednesday's game lifted the Dodgers to a 3-1 win, completing the series victory over the Diamondbacks.
  • Dustin May delivered a strong six-inning outing in the series finale, allowing just one run and striking out eight to earn his second win of the season.
  • Despite bullpen struggles, including Tanner Scott's blown saves, the Dodgers showcased resilience and improved their NL West-leading record to 31-19.