RYAN WALDSCHMIDT

The mighty Dodgers are reeling following a 7th straight loss in heartbreaking fashion

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The two-time defending World Series champions are in a rare funk.

Waldschmidt walks off LA with 2-run HR as D-backs hand Dodgers 7th straight loss

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Rookie Ryan Waldschmidt hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning off closer Edwin Diaz to give the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 victory over Los Angeles on Friday night, sending the Dodgers to their season-high seventh straight loss.

Extra innings brings extra strategy. Just don't expect the top hitters to decide it

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One byproduct of the automatic runner on second base is that extra innings are one of the few times managers can still stomach ordering up an intentional walk.