The Arizona Diamondbacks made a statement in their National League Division Series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers, scoring 11 runs in the first inning and routing the Dodgers 11-2. The Diamondbacks chased Clayton Kershaw, the Dodgers’ ace pitcher, after just one inning of work.
The Diamondbacks jumped out to an early lead in the first inning, scoring 11 runs on seven hits and three walks. Paul Goldschmidt hit a three-run home run and Ketel Marte added a two-run shot. The Diamondbacks also took advantage of two errors by the Dodgers.
The 11-run outburst was the most runs scored in a single inning in the history of the NLDS. It was also the most runs scored in an inning by the Diamondbacks in franchise history.
The Diamondbacks continued to pour it on in the later innings, scoring two more runs in the fourth and another in the sixth. The Dodgers managed to score two runs of their own, but it was too little, too late.
The Diamondbacks’ performance was a testament to their offensive firepower. They have been one of the best offensive teams in baseball this season, and they showed why in this game.
The win was a huge confidence boost for the Diamondbacks, who will look to take a 2-0 lead in the series when they face off against the Dodgers again on Wednesday night. The Diamondbacks have a chance to take control of the series with another strong performance, and they will be looking to make a statement once again.
