{
  "id": 345253,
  "title": "Dodgers overcome blow Edwin Diaz save to end losing streak",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/dodgers-overcome-blow-edwin-diaz-save-to-end-losing-streak",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-09T04:19:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dodgers-overcome-blow-edwin-diaz-041926196.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nManager 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.",
  "summary": "The Dodgers finally snapped their seven-game losing streak, but not before their closer nearly blew it again in dramatic fashion.",
  "key_points": [
    "Dodgers end seven-game losing streak with 2-1 win over Diamondbacks",
    "Edwin Diaz saves game with crucial plays in ninth inning",
    "Kyle Tucker's solo home run gives Dodgers early lead"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}