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Dodger Blue > Featured > Dodgers Opening Day Highlights: Will Smith, James Outman & Julio Urías Lead In Win Against Diamondbacks
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Dodgers Opening Day Highlights: Will Smith, James Outman & Julio Urías Lead In Win Against Diamondbacks

Blake Williams
March 31, 2023
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The Los Angeles Dodgers opened their 2023 season with an 8-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks led by the offensive contributions of Will Smith and James Outman, along with the pitching performance from Julio Urías.

Although the game ended up in the Dodgers’ favor, the Diamondbacks quickly jumped out to a lead, scoring a run in each of the first two innings against Urías. The left-hander ultimately settled in, finishing the night at six innings, four hits, two runs, six strikeouts and no walks.

The Dodgers tied the game in the bottom of the third inning when James Outman walked and Miguel Rojas doubled to set the table. Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman could not drive them in, but with two outs, Will Smith hit a two-run single to tie the game.

The Dodgers took their first lead when Smith singled again following a walk from Betts and a single from Freeman in the fifth inning. J.D. Martinez then added another run with an RBI base hit of his own to drive in Freeman before David Peralta made it 5-2 with a single to bring home Smith.

Tie it up, Will! pic.twitter.com/QHiP6N22eS

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 31, 2023

Clutch like Will. pic.twitter.com/RdXx7rVlvY

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 31, 2023

Don't run on Mookie. pic.twitter.com/znqyTrSGrd

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 31, 2023

The first of many at Dodger Stadium for James Outman! pic.twitter.com/sktqSYz5dr

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 31, 2023

Six strikeouts for El Culichi. #OpeningDayLA pic.twitter.com/KbPT8XD8j6

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 31, 2023

Victory formation!

Dodgers x @Yaamava pic.twitter.com/hCSraKwvcz

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 31, 2023

In the sixth, the Dodgers continued to add on when Outman picked up his first hit at Dodger Stadium, which happened to be a two-run homer following a walk from Miguel Vargas that made the score 7-2.

Outman then collected his second hit of the game to lead off the eighth inning and Rojas followed with a single as well. Freeman walked to load the bases with one out before Smith hit a sacrifice fly to put the Dodgers up 8-2

Phil Bickford was the first to appear out of the bullpen in the seventh inning following Urías’ outing. Bickford pitched a perfect inning before Shelby Miller and Yency Almonte each retired the side in order during their inning of work to finish out the game.

Michael Grove replaced Ryan Pepiot on Dodgers Opening Day roster

The Dodgers Opening Day roster for the 2023 season was comprised of the expected 13 pitchers and 13 position players, but it did feature a surprise as Michael Grove earned a spot instead of Ryan Pepiot.

Heading into the last week of Spring Training games, the Dodgers needed to decide on a fifth member of the starting rotation, final bench player and one relief pitcher. Pepiot initially secured the final spot in the Opening Day rotation over Grove, which was an opportunity created when Tony Gonsolin suffered a left ankle sprain.

However, the Dodgers placed Pepiot on the 15-day injured list because of a left oblique strain, which opened the door for Grove.

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TAGGED:2023 Opening DayArizona DiamondbacksJames OutmanJulio UríasLos Angeles DodgersWill Smith
ByBlake Williams
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Blake Williams is a journalist from Reseda, Calif., who is currently the Managing Editor for Dodger Blue. He previously worked as a Managing Editor for Angels Nation, as a staff writer at Dodgers Nation, as the Managing Editor and Sports Editor for the Roundup News at L.A. Pierce College, and as an Opinion Editor for the Daily Sundial at California State University, Northridge. Blake graduated Cum Laude from CSUN with a major in journalism and a minor in photography/video. He is now pursuing his master's degree from the University of Alabama. Blake is also always open to talk Star Wars with you. Contact: Blake@mediumlargela.com
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