Ohtani's infield single propels Dodgers past D-backs, ends losing streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 3:49 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Shohei Ohtani delivered a go-ahead RBI infield single in the 10th inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers overcame the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 on Saturday night. The Dodgers halted their seven-game losing streak, despite Edwin Diaz allowing a game-tying run in the ninth. Kyle Tucker hit a solo home run in the eighth to break a scoreless tie. After failing to convert his save opportunity, Diaz managed to retire the side after the Diamondbacks tied the game in the ninth with back-to-back triples. The game concluded with Jack Dreyer earning his first save of the year, navigating the final two outs without further incident. The Dodgers and Diamondbacks are set for another matchup on Sunday.
- •Dodgers snap a seven-game losing streak with the win.
- •Ohtani's infield single scores the go-ahead run in the 10th inning.
- •Tucker breaks the tie with a solo homer in the eighth inning.
- •Diaz blows another save but retrieves the situation in the ninth.
- •Next game features Eduardo Rodriguez against Justin Wrobleski.
- 3:49 AMYahoo Sports — Ohtani's RBI infield single in the 10th helps Dodgers snap 7-game skid, beat D-backs 2-1
"Shohei Ohtani brought home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning on an infield single and the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a seven-game losing streak by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 on Saturday night. The Dodgers won despite Edwin Diaz blowing his second consecutive save after losing a 1-0 lead in the ninth. Los Angeles rallied with two outs in the 10th when Hunter Feduccia walked and automatic runner Kyle Tucker moved to third on a wild pitch.
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