{
  "id": 299598,
  "title": "The mighty Dodgers are reeling following a 7th straight loss in heartbreaking fashion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/the-mighty-dodgers-are-reeling-following-a-7th-straight-loss-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-08T06:23:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/dodgers-losing-streak-diamondbacks-8b8431a159cc6e8cab0afe82efbbcca1"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Dodgers, two-time defending World Series champions, are experiencing a rare losing streak as they suffered their seventh straight defeat this season. The team's collapse was brought to a head on Friday night when the Arizona Diamondbacks staged a dramatic comeback to secure a 4-3 victory, thanks to rookie Ryan Waldschmidt's walk-off home run against closer Edwin Diaz. Manager Dave Roberts acknowledged that the team's performance fell short in both aspects of the game, but they had put themselves in a position to win. However, the loss was particularly painful for Diaz, who has an 11.00 ERA over 11 outings this season and signed a $69 million, three-year deal during the offseason. Waldschmidt hit a two-run homer off Diaz's hanging slider, securing his second career big league walk-off. The Dodgers had recently lost to the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs, which only added to their current struggles. Despite a 10-16 record since July 5, the team still leads the NL West by 7 1/2 games over the Diamondbacks. Manager Roberts was not prepared to consider a new closer at this point, as there was no readily available alternative.",
  "summary": "PHOENIX (AP) — The two-time defending World Series champions are in a rare funk. The Los Angeles Dodgers lost their season-high seventh game in a row in a stunning collapse on Friday night after…",
  "key_points": [
    "Los Angeles Dodgers suffer 7th straight loss",
    "Arizona Diamondbacks stage dramatic comeback",
    "Edwin Diaz's 11.00 ERA fuels team's struggles"
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        "outlet": "The Mainichi",
        "title": "The mighty Dodgers are reeling following a 7th straight loss in heartbreaking fashion",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/the-mighty-dodgers-are-reeling-following-a-7th-straight-loss-in-328441",
        "published": "2026-08-08T08:10:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}