The mighty Dodgers are reeling following a 7th straight loss in heartbreaking fashion
Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost their seventh straight game on August 7, 2026, after the Arizona Diamondbacks won with a walk-off home run by rookie Ryan Waldschmidt. Despite struggles, the Dodgers still lead their division by 7.5 games and have strong players and recent new additions to their team.Key Facts
- The Dodgers lost 4-3 to the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 7, 2026.
- Ryan Waldschmidt, a rookie, hit a two-run walk-off home run off Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz.
- Díaz has an 11.00 ERA (earned run average) over 11 outings this season and has struggled since returning from injury.
- The Dodgers had previously been swept by the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs.
- They lead the National League West division by 7.5 games over the Diamondbacks.
- The team recently acquired pitcher Tarik Skubal in a trade and expects the return of pitcher Blake Snell soon.
- Key hitters on the Dodgers include Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and Kyle Tucker.
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says the team needs to play better to overcome their current losing streak.
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