Dodgers earn extra-innings victory over Diamondbacks to end losing streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 3:49 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 2-1 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 8, 2026, ending a seven-game losing streak. Kyle Tucker homered in the tenth inning, while Shohei Ohtani contributed a go-ahead run. The Diamondbacks threatened in the ninth with a triple but could not capitalize. Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched six scoreless innings, and Edwin Díaz faced challenges in the save opportunity, leading to extra innings. The Dodgers aim to build on this win as they continue their August campaign.
- •Dodgers defeat Diamondbacks 2-1 in 10 innings.
- •Kyle Tucker hit a solo home run in the 10th inning.
- •Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched six scoreless innings.
- •Edwin Díaz faced difficulties in the ninth inning but sent the game to extras.
- •This marks the Dodgers' first win in August.
- 3:49 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers need extra innings to snap their seven-game losing streak
"Kyle Tucker homers, Shohei Ohtani drives in go-ahead run as the Dodgers get their first win in the month of August.
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