The Los Angeles Dodgers fell 9-6 to the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Sunday, dropping consecutive games for the first time this season. Closer Edwin Díaz had a rough outing in the eighth inning, allowing three runs without recording an out. Shohei Ohtani extended his on-base streak to 51 games with an RBI double.
DENVER -- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed concern over Edwin Díaz's performance after the closer failed to retire a batter in the eighth inning against the Rockies. Díaz permitted three runs on three hits and a walk, contributing to the Dodgers' loss. Over his last two outings, he has surrendered six runs on seven hits and two walks in just one inning of work, with his fastball velocity dipping to as low as 92.8 mph on Sunday—well below his typical 97-99 mph range from recent seasons. Roberts plans to discuss the issue with Díaz and the training staff to investigate the velocity drop, noting that the pitcher insisted on entering the game despite a nine-day layoff. “Today was a tough evaluation,” Roberts said. “I know what it's supposed to look like, and when it doesn't look like that, it gets a little concerning. So, I'll have a conversation with him.” Díaz has not reported any physical issues to the staff. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani shone offensively, going 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles and an RBI. His third-inning RBI double off Rockies starter Michael Lorenzen extended his on-base streak to 51 consecutive games since August 24, 2025, placing him third in Dodgers history since 1900 behind Duke Snider's 58 and Shawn Green's 53. The streak ranks fourth in MLB over the past 20 years.
