Smith’s 9th-Inning Home Run Seals Dodgers’ 5–4 Victory Over Diamondbacks

 

The Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off a thrilling win on Sunday night as Will Smith’s pinch-hit home run in the 9th inning powered them past the Arizona Diamondbacks with a final score of 5–4.

The Dodgers took an early lead with strong hitting from Mookie Betts, while starter Walker Buehler held Arizona’s lineup under control. The Diamondbacks fought back in the 8th inning when Corbin Carroll hit a three-run homer to tie the game, shifting momentum in their favor.

But in the top of the 9th, Smith stepped up to the plate and crushed a two-run homer over the left-field fence, silencing the home crowd and delivering the Dodgers their third straight win.

With the victory, the Dodgers improve to 78–54 and remain strong in the NL West playoff race, while the Diamondbacks fall further behind in the wild card standings.

👉 The Dodgers and Diamondbacks face off again tomorrow as the series continues.