Dodgers break losing streak with win over Diamondbacks in extra innings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 4:32 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 in extra innings on August 8, ending a week-long losing streak. Jack Dreyer secured the win, marking his first save of the season after Edwin Diaz allowed a ninth-inning tying run. Dreyer emphasized the team's next man up mentality, contributing to the victory as they faced the pressure of extra innings. The Dodgers hope to build on this success in their next game as they aim for a series win.
- •Dodgers end losing streak with a 2-1 win against Diamondbacks.
- •Jack Dreyer earns his first save of the season.
- •Edwin Diaz allowed a tying run in the ninth inning.
- •Dreyer cited a next man up mentality as critical to the win.
- •Dodgers aim for a series win in their next game.
- 4:32 AMYahoo Sports — Jack Dreyer credits next man up mentality for breaking Dodgers’ losing streak
"After finally breaking the Dodgers' losing streak, Jack Dreyer credited Los Angeles' next man up mentality for getting the extra innings W.
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