Waldschmidt Lifts Diamondbacks With 2-Run Walk-Off Homer as Arizona Beats Dodgers 4-3
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Updated · MLB.com · Aug 8
Waldschmidt Lifts Diamondbacks With 2-Run Walk-Off Homer as Arizona Beats Dodgers 4-3
3 articles · Updated · MLB.com · Aug 8
Summary
Ryan Waldschmidt drove a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth to give Arizona a 4-3 win, capping another late collapse by Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz.
Díaz's slider lacked its usual bite, and Waldschmidt said a quick video review on the dugout tablet helped him adjust after earlier missing that pitch.
Merrill Kelly carried a no-hitter through five innings before leaving in the sixth with a left hamstring cramp, but Arizona said the issue was not considered serious.
Arizona improved to 62-55, tied with Philadelphia for the second NL Wild Card, after winning its fifth straight against Los Angeles and 17th in 25 games.
The surge began with a three-game sweep of the Dodgers before the All-Star break, while Los Angeles has now dropped seven straight despite still leading the NL West.