Dodgers extend losing streak to seven with walk-off homer by Waldschmidt
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:43 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost their seventh straight game on August 7, 2026, falling to the Arizona Diamondbacks after a walk-off homer by Ryan Waldschmidt, who plays the No. 9 spot in the batting order. Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz allowed the decisive hit, contributing to the team's struggles this season. The loss brings the Dodgers' record to 69-47. They have been unable to recover from a difficult stretch, raising concerns about their postseason outlook.
- •Dodgers drop to 69-47 on the season.
- •Ryan Waldschmidt hits a walk-off homer for the Diamondbacks.
- •The Dodgers have lost seven consecutive games.
- •The game took place on August 7, 2026.
- 4:43 AMYahoo Sports — Ryan Waldschmidt homers off of Edwin Diaz to extend Dodgers losing streak to 7
- 4:40 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers fall to Diamondbacks on a walk-off homer as losing skid reaches 7 games
- 4:28 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers drop 7th straight game on walk-off homer by D-backs No. 9 hitter Ryan Waldschmidt
"Arizona's Ryan Waldschmidt hits a two-run, walk-off home run in the ninth off closer Edwin Díaz in a 4-3 win that sends the Dodgers to their seventh straight loss.
"The Dodgers' worst stretch of the season got even worse, capped by a walk-off blow that extended their skid to seven straight losses.
"The Dodgers found their way out of a hole on Friday, then fell right back in.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 4:43 AMRyan Waldschmidt homers off of Edwin Diaz to extend Dodgers losing streak to 7
The Dodgers' worst stretch of the season got even worse, capped by a walk-off blow that extended their skid to seven straight losses.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 4:40 AMDodgers fall to Diamondbacks on a walk-off homer as losing skid reaches 7 games
Arizona's Ryan Waldschmidt hits a two-run, walk-off home run in the ninth off closer Edwin Díaz in a 4-3 win that sends the Dodgers to their seventh straight loss.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 4:28 AMDodgers drop 7th straight game on walk-off homer by D-backs No. 9 hitter Ryan Waldschmidt
The Dodgers found their way out of a hole on Friday, then fell right back in.
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