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Dodgers top Giants 8-2 as Edwin Diaz returns, Josue De Paula shines

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 6:20 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Dodgers top Giants 8-2 as Edwin Diaz returns, Josue De Paula shines

Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants 8-2 at Dodger Stadium on Friday night. Josue De Paula made an impressive debut, going 2-for-3 with two runs and an RBI. Edwin Diaz returned from the injured list and closed the game successfully after a challenging season. Mookie Betts and Max Muncy contributed significantly to the Dodgers' scoring with home runs as the team showcased their offensive capabilities without Shohei Ohtani. The Dodgers continue their homestand aiming for improved standings as the regular season winds down.

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Status Watch

•Dodgers score five runs in the eighth inning.
•Josue De Paula drives in go-ahead run in sixth.
•Edwin Diaz returns to action, striking out the final batter.
•Mookie Betts hits a leadoff home run, his 33rd as a Dodger.
•Los Angeles aims to strengthen playoff standings.

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6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Edwin Diaz makes successful return, rookie Josue De Paula strong for Dodgers in win

What they're saying

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Edwin Diaz made his first appearance in a month and finished the game out while rookie Josue De Paula made his Dodger Stadium debut one to remember.
— Yahoo Sports

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