Dodgers lose seventh straight game to Diamondbacks in dramatic finish
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 12:12 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers fell to the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 8, suffering their seventh consecutive loss. The game ended dramatically with a walk-off home run by Ryan Waldschmidt. Despite recent roster changes aimed at enhancing team depth, including the acquisition of two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, concerns persist regarding the team's approach to roster construction. The Dodgers have faced strong competition from teams like the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs during this losing stretch. They will look to turn things around in the second game of the series against Arizona on August 9.
- •Dodgers lose 7th consecutive game against Diamondbacks.
- •Ryan Waldschmidt hits a walk-off home run to seal the game.
- •Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal before the trade deadline.
- •The team has struggled against the Red Sox and Cubs recently.
- •Los Angeles seeks to rebound in the next game on August 9.
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"The Los Angeles Dodgers have lost seven straight games, and the reason may not have anything to do directly with baseball.
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