The Los Angeles Dodgers currently own the best record in baseball at 61-33 and aim to carry that momentum into the All-Star break as they open a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks (46-47) at Dodger Stadium on Friday night. The game is scheduled for Friday, July 10, 2026, with a 10:00 PM ET start. The matchup will be broadcast on DBACKS.TV and MLB.TV for Diamondbacks fans, and Spectrum SportsNet LA for Dodgers viewers. Streaming options also include Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Arizona comes into the game after a 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday night, securing a split in their four-game set. Merrill Kelly worked six innings of three-hit ball and combined with two relievers to hold the Padres to one run. The Diamondbacks broke a 1-1 tie in the fifth when Geraldo Perdomo delivered an RBI single, and Nolan Arenado padded the lead with a solo homer in the sixth. Kelly allowed only one run on three hits and notched six quality innings, while Paul Sewald closed out the win with a perfect ninth, striking out two and earning his 21st save.
The Dodgers, on the other hand, won their fifth consecutive series the previous night when Mookie Betts delivered the go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning to fuel a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Los Angeles had jumped out to an early 3-0 lead, with Kyle Tucker’s two-run single in the first inning setting the tone, but the Rockies rallied to tie the game in the third before the Dodgers held on. Roki Sasaki pitched effectively, not factoring into the decision after giving up three runs on four hits over six innings.
In the series opener, right-hander Shohei Ohtani will start for the Dodgers. He comes into the game with an impressive first-half cumulative line: a 1.79 ERA and a 0.946 WHIP across 14 starts, totaling 85.2 innings with 95 strikeouts. He will be opposed by left-hander Eduardo Rodríguez for the Diamondbacks, who is posting a 2.25 ERA and a 1.157 WHIP through 18 starts encompassing 108 innings.
For fans wanting to watch, Fubo provides a live-stream option that mirrors cable coverage, allowing access from phones, TVs, or tablets. The service features a broad mix of sports and entertainment channels, including ABC, FOX, CBS, ESPN, FS1, and other regional networks, with a free trial currently available. However, regional restrictions may apply.
This series marks a pivotal juncture as two strong teams collide just before the midseason break. The Dodgers will look to extend their home dominance and maintain the best record in baseball, while the Diamondbacks will try to disrupt the pace with a strong pitching matchup and timely offense. The outcome could influence positioning as teams head into the All-Star break, making this opening game a high-stakes start to a short, hot stretch of play.
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