Saturday night at Dodger Stadium was all about Will Smith, and he made sure it was a night to remember. Celebrating his 31st birthday alongside a bobblehead giveaway, Smith was the hero as the Dodgers edged out the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2, completing a series sweep to kick off their season in style.
With the Dodgers trailing 2-1 in the bottom of the eighth and two outs on the board, Mookie Betts earned a walk to first. This set the stage for Smith, who launched a 2-2 fastball, clocked at 98 mph, a whopping 414 feet to center field.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised Smith's knack for delivering in clutch moments, saying, "When you talk about big hits, Will is at the top of the list. There's no panic in his at-bats."
Smith's two-run homer gave the Dodgers their first lead of the game, and Edwin Díaz needed nothing more to seal the deal for the second consecutive night.
This victory marked the Dodgers’ third straight comeback win to start the season. With 48 comeback victories last year, ranking second in the league, they seem to be picking up right where they left off.
Tyler Glasnow took the mound for his 2026 debut, continuing his impressive form from spring training. Over six innings, he allowed two earned runs on four hits and a walk, while striking out six Diamondbacks.
The Dodgers' bullpen has been equally impressive, with relievers pitching 11 2/3 innings without giving up an earned run. Alex Vesia, Will Klein-who snagged the win Saturday-and Díaz efficiently handled the final three innings against Arizona.
As the Dodgers enjoy their perfect start, the rest of the National League West is struggling, with a combined record of 1-10. If this opening series is any indication, the Dodgers are setting a high bar for the season ahead.