Dodgers hammered, 12-5, by Diamondbacks

Gibson wins debut as Arizona manager

While they’ve struggled for most of the season, the Diamondbacks made sure that new manager Kirk Gibson’s debut was a successful one as he squared off against his former club. Arizona put up three spots in each of the first three innings and cruised to a 12-5 victory over the Dodgers on Friday.

The Diamondbacks (32-48) jumped on Los Angeles starter Hiroki Kuroda from the get go. Kuroda lasted just 1.2 innings and allowed six runs—all earned—on eight hits.

After trailing 9-3 after four, the Dodgers did score single runs in the fifth and sixth innings to trim their deficit to 9-5.

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However, Arizona responded with three in the seventh to increase their working margin.

Leadoff man Chris Young went 3-for-5 with five RBI to lead Arizona. Four other Diamondbacks had two-hit games.

Andre Ethier and James Loney each went 3-for-5 for the Dodgers.

Edwin Jackson didn’t have his best stuff, but was able to work five innings and even his record at 6-6.

By: Thomas "Bubba" Rosenbaum
DFN Sports Staff Writer

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