Dodgers lose 5-4 to Brewers as Edwin Diaz struggles again
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 10:20 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a 5-4 defeat to the Milwaukee Brewers on August 13, 2026. Edwin Diaz, the Dodgers' closer, blew a save for the third time in four appearances, surrendering four consecutive singles in the ninth inning that cost the game. Manager Dave Roberts expressed frustration with Diaz's performance and the overall bullpen struggles, indicating a lack of reliable options for closing. Despite Diaz's poor outing, Roberts reaffirmed his support for him as the closer, stating that the team needs to get other pitchers on track.
- •Dodgers fell to the Brewers 5-4 on August 13, 2026.
- •Edwin Diaz blew a save in the ninth inning.
- •Diaz has allowed four runs in his last four appearances.
- •Manager Dave Roberts criticized the bullpen's reliability.
- •Roberts supports Diaz as the closer despite recent struggles.
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — Dave Roberts Responds to Backlash Over Edwin Diaz Closer Usage
- 5:42 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers' Dave Roberts goes off about potential Edwin Diaz replacement after another blown save
- 4:42 PMYahoo Sports — Another bullpen meltdown leaves Dodgers manager Dave Roberts infuriated and Edwin Diaz frustrated
- 7:08 AMYahoo Sports — Dave Roberts Fires Back at Edwin Diaz Closer Questions: ‘Give Me Another Option’
"The Los Angeles Dodgers thought they were getting their stud back in Edwin Diaz after his injury. However, it has not been that fun of time, and it has Dave Roberts questioning the bullpen.
"Edwin Diaz is out of explanations and manager Dave Roberts is almost out of patience after the latest untimely meltdown by the Los Angeles Dodgers’ problematic bullpen.
"Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was noticeably frustrated after the team lost 5-4 to the Brewers, especially after deploying so many relievers.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 10:20 PMDave Roberts Responds to Backlash Over Edwin Diaz Closer Usage
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has gotten a lot of flak over his decision to stick with Edwin Diaz as the closer.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 5:42 PMDodgers' Dave Roberts goes off about potential Edwin Diaz replacement after another blown save
The Los Angeles Dodgers thought they were getting their stud back in Edwin Diaz after his injury. However, it has not been that fun of time, and it has Dave Roberts questioning the bullpen.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 4:42 PMAnother bullpen meltdown leaves Dodgers manager Dave Roberts infuriated and Edwin Diaz frustrated
Edwin Diaz is out of explanations and manager Dave Roberts is almost out of patience after the latest untimely meltdown by the Los Angeles Dodgers’ problematic bullpen.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 7:08 AMDave Roberts Fires Back at Edwin Diaz Closer Questions: ‘Give Me Another Option’
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was noticeably frustrated after the team lost 5-4 to the Brewers, especially after deploying so many relievers.
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