Dodgers end seven-game skid with extra-inning win over Diamondbacks
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 4:19 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers halted a seven-game losing streak by defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 in extra innings on August 8. After allowing back-to-back triples, Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz preserved a tie in the ninth, leading to extra innings. A wild pitch and an infield single by Shohei Ohtani allowed the Dodgers to score the ghost runner. Reliever Jack Dreyer kept the Diamondbacks scoreless to secure the win, their first since July 30.
- •Dodgers snap a seven-game losing streak.
- •The game was played on August 8.
- •Arizona Diamondbacks were the opponents.
- •Días allowed back-to-back triples in the ninth inning.
- •Shohei Ohtani contributed with an infield single.
- 4:19 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers overcome blow Edwin Diaz save to end losing streak
- 3:57 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers overcome another Edwin Díaz implosion to end 7-game losing streak in extras
- 3:48 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Survive Another Edwin Diaz Blown Save to End Losing Streak
- 3:44 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers snap 7-game losing streak in extras after Edwin Díaz blows another save
"Despite Edwin Díaz giving up back-to-back triples in the ninth to force extra innings, the Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 in 10 innings.
"The Dodgers finally snapped their seven-game losing streak, but not before their closer nearly blew it again in dramatic fashion.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 despite yet another blown save from closer Edwin Diaz
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 4:19 AMDodgers overcome blow Edwin Diaz save to end losing streak
The Dodgers finally snapped their seven-game losing streak, but not before their closer nearly blew it again in dramatic fashion.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 3:57 AMDodgers overcome another Edwin Díaz implosion to end 7-game losing streak in extras
Despite Edwin Díaz giving up back-to-back triples in the ninth to force extra innings, the Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 in 10 innings.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 3:48 AMDodgers Survive Another Edwin Diaz Blown Save to End Losing Streak
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 despite yet another blown save from closer Edwin Diaz
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 3:44 AMDodgers snap 7-game losing streak in extras after Edwin Díaz blows another save
The Los Angeles Dodgers are back in the win column. Somehow.
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