Waldschmidt’s Homer Ends Dodgers Streak | Fayetteville News

Fayetteville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 8, 2026 · 1m

Arizona’s rookie Ryan Waldschmidt crushed a walk-off two-run homer off Edwin Diaz in the ninth, sealing a wild 4-3 win over the Dodgers and snapping their seventh straight loss. Merrill Kelly nearly threw a no-hitter before leaving with cramps, while Shohei Ohtani grounded into a double play to stifle a late rally. Diaz’s struggles continue—he’s now surrendered 11 earned runs in nine innings this season. With Brandon Pfaadt set to face Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Saturday, the D-backs are riding momentum into a crucial series. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…