"The Dodgers' 11-0 start surpassed the NL mark shared by the 1918 San Francisco Giants, 1970 Chicago Cubs, and 1983 Atlanta Braves, marking a significant achievement in franchise history."
"Manny Ramirez and Andre Ethier hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning, giving the Dodgers an early 2-0 lead that set the tone for the game."
"The combination of Ronald Belisario, Guillermo Mota, Cory Wade, and Jonathan Broxton effectively shut down the Diamondbacks, ensuring the Dodgers' record-breaking victory."
"The Dodgers' unbeaten streak at home was the longest in the Majors since 2003, showcasing their dominance at Dodger Stadium during the 2009 season."
On May 4, 2009, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-2, achieving an 11-0 home start and breaking a National League record. The Dodgers took an early lead with back-to-back home runs from Manny Ramirez and Andre Ethier. Eric Stults pitched 5.2 innings, allowing two runs, while the bullpen secured the victory. Ramirez had three RBI, and the Dodgers' home winning streak was the longest since 2003. The following day, they broke the Major League record for home wins to start a season.
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