Dodgers' Woes Deepen With Seventh Straight Loss to D-backs
WHO:
USA Today - Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Edwin Diaz, Dave Roberts, Tarik Skubal, Blake Snell, Ryan Waldschmidt, Tommy Edman, Andy Pages, Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy, Mookie Betts, Kyle Tucker, Tanner Scott
MLB.com - Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Edwin Diaz, Dave Roberts, Tarik Skubal, Blake Snell, Tanner Scott
WHAT:
USA Today - The Dodgers have lost seven games in eight days, suffering two sweeps during this stretch.
USA Today - The Dodgers' record since July 5 is now 10-16.
NBC Sports - Edwin Diaz has an 11.00 ERA over 11 outings this season, and he has only converted one of three save opportunities since his return from surgery.
MLB.com - The Dodgers' lead in the NL West has decreased from 12 games to 8 1/2 during their losing streak.
MLB.com - The Dodgers are now tied with the Braves for the second-best record in the NL, three games behind the Brewers.
USA Today - The Dodgers have a 10-16 record since July 5.
NBC Sports - Edwin Diaz has an 11.00 ERA over 11 outings this season.
NBC Sports - The Dodgers were swept by the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs before their game against the Diamondbacks.
USA Today - The Los Angeles Dodgers lost their seventh consecutive game, falling 4-3 to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
USA Today - The Dodgers have been outscored 46-25 during their seven-game losing streak.
USA Today - Edwin Diaz blew a save in the game against the Diamondbacks.
MLB.com - The Dodgers' losing streak is their longest since July 2025.
MLB.com - Andy Pages hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning before the loss.
WHERE:
USA Today - Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
MLB.com - Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
WHEN:
MLB.com - Blake Snell is scheduled to return on Tuesday after missing most of the season with injuries.
USA Today - The Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal, a two-time Cy Young winner, recently.
MLB.com - Tarik Skubal is scheduled to make his first home start as a Dodger on Monday.
MLB.com - Blake Snell is scheduled to start for the Dodgers on Tuesday.
WHY:
NBC Sports - Manager Dave Roberts stated that the remedy for the Dodgers' recent troubles is to "play better."
USA Today - The Dodgers are experiencing a losing streak despite having a 7½-game lead in the National League West.
USA Today - Edwin Diaz has struggled since returning from the injured list after undergoing elbow surgery.
HOW:
MLB.com - Edwin Diaz allowed the tying run to score on back-to-back triples in a recent game.
MLB.com - Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing three hits and striking out six in a recent game against the Diamondbacks.
USA Today - Edwin Diaz issued a leadoff walk and surrendered a walk-off home run to Ryan Waldschmidt.
USA Today - The Dodgers' offense struggled, with their first hit coming in the sixth inning and only one extra-base hit in the game.
MLB.com - Blake Snell completed a rehab assignment, throwing 3 2/3 innings on 73 pitches before returning to the Dodgers.
The Dodgers are struggling, having lost seven games in eight days, which has dropped their record since July 5 to 10 wins and 16 losses, and their lead in the NL West has shrunk from 12 games to 8 and a half. Meanwhile, Edwin Diaz has faced challenges this season, posting an 11.00 ERA over 11 outings and converting just one of three save opportunities since returning from surgery, including allowing the tying run to score on back-to-back triples in a recent game. On a brighter note, Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a solid performance against the Diamondbacks, pitching 5 and 2/3 innings, allowing only three hits while striking out six batters.