Randal Grichuk hit a three-run homer during Arizona’s eight-run second inning, and Brandon Pfaadt struck out 10 as the Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 14-3 on Sunday.
The Dodgers had won the first two games of the series by scoring early against Arizona.
The Diamondbacks got their revenge with a strong performance on Sunday, sending 11 batters to the plate against Justin Wrobleski (1-2) in the second inning.
“The first two games didn’t go our way, but we didn’t give up in either of those games and we’re not going to give up — that showed up today,” Grichuk said. “Guys are firing on all cylinders, and it’s fun to come out and get it done.”
Eugenio Suárez hit a homer and had two RBIs, and Geraldo Perdomo added a two-run double in Arizona’s big inning. Pfaadt (9-7) pitched well after getting a big early lead, helping Arizona move back within five games of the Dodgers in the NL West.
The Diamondbacks had 17 hits and ended the Dodgers’ four-game winning streak. Los Angeles finished the game with infielder Kiké Hernández pitching the eighth inning.
“We got put into a tough spot today, then you’re just trying to find a way to salvage pitching,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. “I think the positive is we’re back to full strength for tomorrow with a chance to win the series.”
Wrobleski was added to the roster as a September callup to give the rotation an extra day of rest after Clayton Kershaw went on the injured list with a bone spur in his big left toe.
The rookie left-hander’s return to the big leagues did not go well.
The Diamondbacks took advantage of Wrobleski in the second inning, starting with Grichuk’s leadoff double. Suárez, Jose Herrera, and Jose Bell each had run-scoring singles in the inning.
