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Dodgers Aim for Historic Three-Peat, D-backs Seek Upset
25 Mar
Summary
- Dodgers pursue a historic third consecutive World Series title.
- Zac Gallen starts for Diamondbacks; Yoshinobu Yamamoto for Dodgers.
- Both teams face injury concerns impacting their pitching staffs.
The Dodgers are on a quest for history, aiming to become the third MLB team to win three consecutive World Series championships.
Manager Dave Roberts emphasizes a 'greyhound' approach, urging his team to focus and ignore external noise. The Diamondbacks, who eliminated the Dodgers in the 2023 Division Series, hope to be strong contenders once again. Arizona faces a challenging early schedule but anticipates key pitching reinforcements later in the season.
Opening Day will feature RHP Zac Gallen for the Diamondbacks against RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the Dodgers. Yamamoto was a Cy Young runner-up in 2025 and instrumental in their World Series victory.
Both teams are dealing with notable injuries. The Diamondbacks have Merrill Kelly on the IL, and the Dodgers' injured list includes Blake Snell and Gavin Stone. Bullpen reinforcements like Edwin Díaz for the Dodgers and Paul Sewald for the Diamondbacks are expected to bolster their late-inning capabilities.
