Panic time for Dodgers? Losing streak reaches 7 after Edwin Diaz blows save
The Dodgers' losing streak has extended to seven games following a walk-off defeat.
The brief
The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a 4-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, capped by a walk-off home run from Waldschmidt, marking his second career home run. The defeat pushed the team's current losing streak to seven consecutive games.
Coverage across outlets including the Los Angeles Times, ESPN, Yahoo Sports, mlb.com, and USA Today highlights the nature of the defeat, noting a blown save by Edwin Diaz that allowed the Diamondbacks to secure the victory in heartbreaking fashion. The team enters an ongoing stretch of the season trying to reverse the slump and secure a win to break the current skid.
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Who reported it (8)
- Dodgers' 7-Game Losing Streak Discussed by Dave Roberts After Diamondbacks' Walk-Off HR Bleacher Report · 4h ago
- In most playoff-like game of the year, Diamondbacks rookie Ryan Waldschmidt walks off Dodgers Arizona Sports · 4h ago
- Dodgers lose 7th straight on D-backs' walk-off vs. Edwin Diaz ESPN · 4h ago
- Dodgers fall to Diamondbacks on a walk-off homer as losing skid reaches 7 games Los Angeles Times · 4h ago
- Diamondbacks 4-3 Dodgers (Aug 7, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 4h ago
- The mighty Dodgers are reeling following a 7th straight loss in heartbreaking fashion Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- Waldschmidt's 2nd career HR? Just a walk-off against the Dodgers mlb.com · 4h ago
- Panic time for Dodgers? Losing streak reaches 7 after Edwin Diaz blows save USA Today · 4h ago broke it first
Quick answers
How many games is the Dodgers' losing streak?
The losing streak has reached seven games.
Who hit the walk-off home run?
Waldschmidt hit the walk-off home run for the Diamondbacks.
Who blew the save for the Dodgers?
Edwin Diaz blew the save during the game.
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