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Dodgers Snap Seven-Game Slide, Ohtani Wins in 10th

8/9/2026

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Ohtani Wins

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 in 10 innings, ending a seven-game skid.
Shohei Ohtani drove in the winning run with a 72.7-mph grounder to Tim Tawa in the 10th.
Edwin Diaz blew his second straight save, surrendering back-to-back triples that tied the game in the ninth.
Jack Dreyer earned his first save after Kyle Tucker’s solo eighth-inning homer gave Los Angeles a 1-0 lead.

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Ohtani Throws Catch

Shohei Ohtani played catch on August 8, his throw since mid-June, marking the step of his comeback.
Manager Dave Roberts said any pitching from Shohei Ohtani will be “bonuses,” not a guaranteed role.
Since Shohei Ohtani stopped pitching on June 22, Dodgers have gone 11-16 with a seven-game losing streak, and they target a five-man rotation by September, with Blake Snell starting Tuesday and Shohei Ohtani slated for bullpen session next week.

History

Historical Context

After years of the “Curse of the Bambino,” the Boston Red Sox, led by manager Terry Francona, faced the New York Yankees in the 2004 ALCS. Down 3-0, a Dave Roberts steal and David Ortiz’s extra-inning homers sparked a comeback, culminating in a World Series sweep that ended an 86-year championship drought and set a precedent for series turnarounds.

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Ohtani Wins

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 in 10 innings, ending a seven-game skid.
Shohei Ohtani drove in the winning run with a 72.7-mph grounder to Tim Tawa in the 10th.
Edwin Diaz blew his second straight save, surrendering back-to-back triples that tied the game in the ninth.
Jack Dreyer earned his first save after Kyle Tucker’s solo eighth-inning homer gave Los Angeles a 1-0 lead.

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