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Dodgers face Diamondbacks after seventh straight loss in series opener

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Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Dodgers face Diamondbacks after seventh straight loss in series opener

Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers meet the Arizona Diamondbacks again Saturday night, August 8, 2026, in Phoenix after losing 4-3 in the series opener. Edwin Díaz gave up a walk-off two-run home run, extending Los Angeles' seven-game losing streak. The Dodgers had rallied to tie the game with runs in the sixth and seventh innings, but fell short. Arizona's rookie Ryan Waldschmidt delivered the decisive hit, giving the Diamondbacks their victory. Following the game, the Dodgers will start Yoshinobu Yamamoto, while the Diamondbacks will send Brandon Pfaadt to the mound for the matchup.

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By the Numbers

•Dodgers lose to Diamondbacks 4-3 in opening game on August 7.
•Edwin Díaz allowed a walk-off two-run home run.
•Yoshinobu Yamamoto is set to start for the Dodgers on August 8.
•Brandon Pfaadt will start for the Diamondbacks in the second game.
•The Dodgers have dropped seven straight games.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers (70-47), who snapped their seven-game losing streak on Saturday night, face the Arizona Diamondbacks (62-56) in the decisive game of their three-game weekend series on Sunday in Phoenix. How to Watch Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona…
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