Dodgers lose seventh straight, Edwin Diaz blows save against Diamondbacks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 6:14 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers' losing streak reached seven games as they fell to the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 on August 7. This marks a sharp decline following the acquisition of Tarik Skubal, who was expected to bolster their season. Edwin Diaz failed to secure a save, allowing a ninth-inning homer to Ryan Waldschmidt. The Dodgers remain at the top of the NL West but dropped to the third-best record in the National League. Manager Dave Roberts noted Diaz's slider issues, indicating a need for improvement in closing situations moving forward.
- •Dodgers lost 4-3 to Diamondbacks on August 7.
- •Losing streak hits seven games, outscored 46-25 during stretch.
- •Edwin Diaz blew the save by surrendering a homer to Ryan Waldschmidt.
- •Diaz struggles with his slider following return from injury.
- •Dodgers still hold a 7½-game lead in the NL West.
- 6:14 AMYahoo Sports — Panic time for Dodgers? Losing streak hits 7 as Edwin Diaz blows save
"The Dodgers' season-worst losing streak hit seven games after Edwin Diaz blew the save in Arizona.
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