Edwin Diaz discusses slider issue following blown save for Dodgers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 5:20 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Edwin Diaz addressed his recent blown save against the Diamondbacks, attributing it to a misfired slider that led to a walk-off home run by Ryan Waldschmidt. Diaz expressed confidence in his fastball but acknowledged the importance of his slider as a strikeout pitch. The loss extended the Dodgers' losing streak to seven games, a challenging period for the team that began with the best record in baseball. With the Dodgers set to continue their series against Arizona, attention will be focused on Diaz's ability to regain command of his pitch before the stretch run begins.
- •Edwin Diaz's slider led to a game-losing home run.
- •The Dodgers have extended their losing streak to seven games.
- •Diaz is working to improve command after returning from injury.
- •The team continues their series against the Diamondbacks tomorrow.
- •Diaz remains positive about his performance and future outings.
- 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz identifies his biggest issue in blown save vs. Diamondbacks
"Edwin Diaz knows exactly what went wrong in his blown save, and it comes down to one pitch he's still trying to command.
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