Diamondbacks Chase Clayton Kershaw in 1st Inning and Rout Dodgers 11–2 in NLDS Opener

Gabriel Moreno (14) of the Arizona Diamondbacks hits a home run off Clayton Kershaw (22) of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning during Game One of the Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 7, 2023. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES—Gabriel Moreno’s three-run homer highlighted a six-run first inning for Arizona, and the Diamondbacks battered Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw on the way to an 11–2 victory in Game 1 of their NL Division Series on Saturday night, Oct. 8.

Merrill Kelly finally beat the Dodgers for the first time. Making his first career postseason start at age 34, the right-hander came in with an 0–11 record and a 5.49 ERA in 16 starts against LA.