The Dodgers' offense got off to a quick start with back-to-back doubles in the first from leadoff hitter Mookie Betts and Freeman.
Los Angeles won for the 10th time in 12 games. The Dodgers also became the second team in the big leagues with 30 wins, joining the Yankees.
Arizona couldn't climb out of the sizable early hole. Castellanos was tagged for six runs over four innings, giving up 10 hits and a walk while striking out one.L.A.'s Mitch White started his second game of the season and threw four shutout innings. Justin Bruihl got the win after a scoreless inning of relief.The Dodgers announced they will retire Gil Hodges' No. 14 on June 4 when they host the New York Mets.
Hodges was a key member of the Dodgers when they won the World Series in both 1955 and 1959. He was recently elected to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee after an 18-year playing career that including eight All-Star selections and three Gold Gloves. Hodges also has plenty of history with the Mets, most notably as manager for the “Miracle Mets” who won the 1969 World Series.Dodgers: Manager Dave Roberts said Max Muncy's left elbow has been bothering him over the past several days and didn't rule out a potential trip to the injured list. ... Roberts also said LHP Clayton Kershaw played catch Wednesday and is scheduled for a bullpen next week.
Diamondbacks: Manager Torey Lovullo said RHP Zach Davies is still on track to make Sunday's start despite leaving his previous start after getting hit by a line drive in the shin. ... Rojas was back in the lineup for the first time since leaving Saturday's game against the Cubs after getting hit by a pitch.The two teams meet again on Friday night. The D-backs send LHP Madison Bumgarner to the mound. The Dodgers haven't announced a starter.
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