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Edwin Díaz struggles as Dodgers lose late to Diamondbacks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 12:05 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Edwin Díaz struggles as Dodgers lose late to Diamondbacks

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The Dodgers faced the Diamondbacks on August 7, 2026, suffering a walk-off loss after Edwin Díaz allowed a two-run home run in the ninth inning. The loss marked the Dodgers’ seventh consecutive defeat, raising concerns about Díaz's performance since returning from the injured list. Manager Dave Roberts noted Díaz's fastball looked good, but his slider has been ineffective, contributing to recent struggles. Moving forward, Tarik Skubal is set to make his first start for the Dodgers on August 10 against the Kansas City Royals, followed by Blake Snell returning from injury for a start on August 11.

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•Díaz gives up a two-run homer in the ninth inning.
•Dodgers have lost seven straight games.
•Roberts highlights issues with Díaz's slider.
•Tarik Skubal slated to start August 10.
•Blake Snell expected to start August 11.

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12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers notes: Edwin Díaz, Tarik Skubal, Blake Snell

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The Dodgers came tantalizingly close to a win on Friday night, but Edwin Díaz saw a slider deposited over the wall for a two-run home run, turning a one-run lead into a stunning walk-off loss to the Diamondbacks. After the Dodgers’ seventh straight loss, manager Dave Roberts talked about Díaz, who since returning from the […]
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Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 12:05 PM
Dodgers notes: Edwin Díaz, Tarik Skubal, Blake Snell
The Dodgers came tantalizingly close to a win on Friday night, but Edwin Díaz saw a slider deposited over the wall for a two-run home run, turning a one-run lead into a stunning walk-off loss to the Diamondbacks. After the Dodgers’ seventh straight loss, manager Dave Roberts talked about Díaz, who since returning from the […]

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