Dodgers End 7-Game Skid With Extra-Innings Win Over D-backs
Los Angeles avoided an eighth straight loss, beating Arizona 2-1 in extras despite Edwin Díaz nearly blowing the game in the ninth.
The Dodgers defeated the Diamondbacks 2-1 in extra innings on Saturday, snapping a seven-game losing streak. Closer Edwin Díaz surrendered back-to-back triples to open the ninth, surrendering the lead, but escaped further damage. A wild pitch and Shohei Ohtani infield single plated the ghost runner in extras. Reliever Jack Dreyer closed it out for Los Angeles's first win since July 30.
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