Dodgers lose seventh straight game after Diamondbacks walk off
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 12:26 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers fell to the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 on August 7, marking their seventh consecutive loss. Rookie Ryan Waldschmidt hit a two-run, walk-off homer off closer Edwin Diaz in the ninth inning. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts acknowledged the team's struggles, particularly with Diaz, who has a high ERA this season. Despite the recent slump, the Dodgers maintain a 7.5-game lead in the NL West but have a 10-16 record since July 5. The team added pitcher Tarik Skubal before the trade deadline, and Blake Snell is scheduled to return from injury soon.
- •Dodgers have lost seven straight games, a season-high.
- •Ryan Waldschmidt's walk-off homer concluded the game.
- •Closer Edwin Diaz has an 11.00 ERA in 11 outings this season.
- •The Dodgers maintain a 7.5-game lead in their division.
- •Blake Snell is expected to return to the lineup next week.
- 2:50 PMNBCSports.com — The mighty Dodgers are reeling following a 7th straight loss in heartbreaking fashion - NBC Sports
- 12:26 PMYahoo Sports — The mighty Dodgers are reeling following a 7th straight loss in heartbreaking fashion
- 7:29 AMESPN — Dodgers lose 7th straight on walk-off HR vs. Diaz
"The Dodgers lost their season-high seventh game in a row in a stunning collapse on Friday night after the Diamondbacks rallied for a 4-3 win when rookie Ryan Waldschmidt hit a two-run, walk-off homer against closer Edwin Diaz.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers lost their season-high seventh game in a row in a stunning collapse on Friday night.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers lost their season-high seventh game in a row in a stunning collapse on Friday night.
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External links- NBCSports.comAug 8, 2026, 2:50 PMThe mighty Dodgers are reeling following a 7th straight loss in heartbreaking fashion - NBC Sports
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost their season-high seventh game in a row in a stunning collapse on Friday night.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 12:26 PMThe mighty Dodgers are reeling following a 7th straight loss in heartbreaking fashion
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost their season-high seventh game in a row in a stunning collapse on Friday night.
- ESPNAug 8, 2026, 7:29 AMDodgers lose 7th straight on walk-off HR vs. Diaz
The Dodgers lost their season-high seventh game in a row in a stunning collapse on Friday night after the Diamondbacks rallied for a 4-3 win when rookie Ryan Waldschmidt hit a two-run, walk-off homer against closer Edwin Diaz.
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