Dodgers overcome blow Edwin Diaz save to end losing streak

The Los Angeles Dodgers finally broke their seven-game losing streak on Saturday, securing a 2-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in a thrilling 10-inning contest. The game appeared lost when closer Edwin Diaz nearly blew a 1-0 lead in the ninth inning, allowing back-to-back triples to Geraldo Perdomo and Corbin Carroll, bringing the tying run just 90 feet from home.

Diaz, however, displayed his resilience, retreating the first two batters, including a popup to Mookie Betts, followed by an intentional walk to Lars Nootbaar. He then struck out Ildemaro Vargas in an intentional circumstance, sending the game into extra innings and avoiding a second walk-off blow-up in as many nights.

The Dodgers broke through in the 10th inning, with Hunter Feduccia drawing a two-out walk and advancing to third on a wild pitch. Shohei Ohtani later delivered the decisive blow with a ground ball to first, allowing the go-ahead run to score. Reliever Jack Dreyer sealed the win with a perfect inning for Los Angeles' first victory since July 30.

Manager Dave Roberts did not mince words about the loss, emphasizing that "a loss is a loss, but to get walked off never feels good." Kyle Tucker contributed to the win with a solo home run in the eighth inning, briefly giving the Dodgers a cushion before Diaz's ninth-inning wobble. Roki Sasaki had delivered a strong start the night before, and the offense aimed to restore consistency after averaging under three runs per game during the skid.

With the seven-game losing streak behind them, the Dodgers can now focus on Sunday's series finale in Phoenix, using this victory as a foundation to rebuild their season.