Edwin Diaz struggles as Dodgers suffer another late-game loss to D-Backs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 5:21 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Edwin Diaz blew a save in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 4-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 7, 2026. Diaz gave up a two-run shot following a walk and allowed a walk-off home run to Ryan Waldschmidt. This loss marks the Dodgers' seventh straight defeat, damaging their playoff hopes. Diaz has struggled since returning from injury, allowing five runs in three innings across four games, which has raised questions about his future as the closer.
- •Edwin Diaz's blown save leads to Dodgers' seventh consecutive loss.
- •Diaz surrendered a walk-off home run to Ryan Waldschmidt.
- •He has allowed five runs in three innings since returning from injury.
- •The Dodgers need Diaz to improve for postseason success.
- 5:21 AMYahoo Sports — Edwin Diaz Addresses Latest Save Collapse as Closer Role Comes in Question
"Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz has not delivered on the mound for the team, and his blown save against the D-Backs was rock bottom.
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