<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/dodgers-news-mookie-betts-freddie-freeman-praise-yoshinobu-yamamoto-after-game-2-win');   ga('set', 'title', 'Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman praise Yoshinobu Yamamoto after Dodgers’ Game 2 win');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Mookie-Betts-Freddie-Freeman-praise-Yoshinobu-Yamamoto-after-Dodgers-Game-2-win.jpg"></figure><h1>Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman praise Yoshinobu Yamamoto after Dodgers’ Game 2 win</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-27T14:38:33-07:00">October 27th, 2:38pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-27T14:39:07-07:00">October 27th, 2:39pm</time><address><a>Quinn Allen</a>Quinn Allen is a Senior Associate Editor with ClutchPoints. He specializes mainly in soccer, basketball, and baseball. When Quinn isn't producing content for CP,  he's writing sports betting predictions for numerous sites across North America.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Dodgers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Los Angeles Dodgers head East with a dominant 2-0 lead in the 2024 World Series against the New York Yankees. The National League champions won both games at home and on Saturday, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/dodgers-news-dave-roberts-reacts-yoshinobu-yamamoto-deepest-start-june">starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto played a massive part</a>.</p><p>The Japanese righty tossed 6.1 innings of one-run baseball, allowing just one hit — a solo home run from Juan Soto. Yamamoto kept the Dodgers in this one, who ultimately won 4-2. Following the contest, both Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts <a href="https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/dodgers-yoshinobu-yamamoto-delivers-325m-promise-world-series-gem" rel="noopener">praised the 26-year-old</a> for rising to the occasion on the big stage.</p><p>Via Fox Sports:</p><p>“From pitch one, you knew he had his good stuff all night,” Freeman, said after Los Angeles’ 4-2 Game 2 win. “Just an awesome first start in a World Series, everything we needed out of him. He delivered.”</p><p>“I’m really proud of him,” Betts said.</p><p>“Yamamoto,” Freeman said, “was absolutely incredible.”</p><p>Yamamoto was truly lights out. He struck out four and walked just two hitters, keeping a powerful Yankees lineup at bay. The right-hander also threw a gem against New York earlier in the season, tossing seven scoreless frames in the Bronx. The Dodgers will be feeling very confident in Yamamoto if he gets the chance to take the hill again in this series.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/grading-dodgers-yoshinobu-yamamoto-12-year-325-million-contract-free-agency">The Dodgers signed him to a $325 million deal for moments like this</a>. Despite only making 18 starts during the regular season <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/dodgers-news-yoshinobu-yamamoto-takes-good-step-toward-injury-return">due to a shoulder injury,</a> Yamamoto delivered when his team needed him most. Plus, he’s used to pitching under the bright lights. Yamamoto has done it many times with his national team and in the Nippon Professional Baseball League.</p><p>While Yamamoto typically relies on his slider to get swings and misses, 10 of his 12 whiffs in Game 2 came from the four-seam fastball, which he was painting the corners with.</p><p>Yamamoto was all the Dodgers could’ve asked for on Saturday and he continues to impress his superstar teammates. Game 3 is scheduled for Monday evening at Yankee Stadium.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman praise Yoshinobu Yamamoto after Dodgers’ Game 2 win

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/dodgers-news-dave-roberts-reacts-yoshinobu-yamamoto-deepest-start-june');   ga('set', 'title', 'Dodgers’ Dave Roberts reacts to Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s deepest start since June');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Dave-Roberts-reacts-to-Yoshinobu-Yamamotos-deepest-start-since-June.jpg"></figure><h1>Dodgers’ Dave Roberts reacts to Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s deepest start since June</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-27T07:32:49-07:00">October 27th, 7:32am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-27T07:32:49-07:00">October 27th, 7:32am</time><address><a>Preston Byers</a>Preston Byers is an experienced writer and journalist who currently serves as an associate editor for ClutchPoints and as a staff writer at The Vindicator and Tribune Chronicle, where he covers sports in the Mahoning Valley. Previously, Preston worked as an associate editor for Dot Esports and a site expert for FanSided's Union and Blue.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Dodgers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>When the Los Angeles Dodgers needed him most, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/dodgers-news-yoshinobu-yamamoto-world-series-gameplan-yankees-clash">Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered</a>. Despite missing nearly three months during the regular season due to injury, the $325 million Japanese pitcher turned in his finest performance of the postseason yet in the Dodgers’ Game 2 win in the World Series, which did not go unnoticed by <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/dodgers-news-dave-roberts-drops-crucial-update-shohei-ohtani-shoulder-injury">manager Dave Roberts</a>.</p><p>After a poor debut in the NLDS opener vs. the San Diego Padres — he allowed 5 earned runs in just 3 innings on the mound — Yamamoto has seemed to get better and better with each outing in the postseason. But Saturday’s was big leap from the rest, as he allowed just one hit (unfortunately a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/yankees-news-yankees-juan-soto-world-series-history-huge-home-run-game-2-vs-dodgers">massive, game-tying Juan Soto solo home run</a> in the third inning), one run, and two walks while pitching 6.1 innings.</p><p>It marked the longest start for Yamamoto of his brief playoff career and the first time he has eclipsed 6 innings pitched since June 7 when he threw 7 scoreless innings against, coincidentally, the Yankees.</p><p>After the win, <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/42024081/dodgers-take-2-0-world-series-lead-yamamoto-game-2-gem" rel="noopener">which puts the</a> Dodgers up 2-0 in the World Series, Roberts praised Yamamoto’s outing.</p><p>“There wasn’t much stress in the game,” Roberts said. “Yeah, he hasn’t been in the seventh inning since that Yankee game [in June]. I felt we had a good building-block foundation.”</p><p>Several of Yamamoto’s teammates and some of his opponents gave their props to the pitcher as well, with Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo calling Yamamoto “electric” and Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen saying Saturday’s performance by Yamamoto was “probably one of the best starts in this postseason.”</p><p>If the series goes that far, Yamamoto is projected to start Game 6 for the Dodgers, who now just need two wins in the next potential four games to secure their first World Series title since 2020 and their first in a full MLB season since 1988.</p><p>The series will now shift to the Bronx and Yankee Stadium for at least the next two games. If the Yankees win either Games 3 or 4, there will be a third straight game in New York. In their only regular-season series vs. the Dodgers this year, the Yankees, in their home stadium, lost the first two games of the three-game series.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts reacts to Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s deepest start since June

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He is a diehard Yankees, Jets, Knicks, Rutgers, and Tottenham Hotspur fan. When Joshua is not either watching a game or writing about one, you can find him in an art-house movie theater or working on a screenplay.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Dodgers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Los Angeles Dodgers are exactly where they dreamed they’d be when they <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/dodgers-news-would-yoshinobu-yamamoto-joined-shohei-ohtani-signed-elsewhere">signed Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto</a> to contracts worth north a combined $1 billion this past offseason. While the slugging Ohtani plays every day as a designated hitter, Yamamoto’s only guaranteed World Series appearance is Game 2 on Saturday night, when he’ll duel with <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/yankees-news-carlos-rodon-not-afraid-dodgers-lineup-strong-statement">New York Yankees southpaw Carlos Rodon</a>.</p><p>Yamamoto, who tossed seven shutout innings at Yankee Stadium on June 7, <a href="https://twitter.com/snyyankees/status/1849896030776811732?s=46" rel="noopener">revealed his outlook</a> ahead of Saturday’s start, via SNY.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw seven shutout innings against the Yankees back in June</p><p>He feels that experience will benefit him, but "this is the World Series – the lineup might be different…I'm going to study and get myself ready for the lineup tomorrow" <a href="https://t.co/HQInEvMNH4">pic.twitter.com/HQInEvMNH4</a></p><p>— Yankees Videos (@snyyankees) <a href="https://twitter.com/snyyankees/status/1849896030776811732?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>“Yes, I think the experience from June will benefit me a little bit,” Yamamoto said. “But, you know, this is the World Series, and their lineup might be different. I’m just going to study and get myself ready for the lineup tomorrow.”</p><p>Indeed, the Yankees’ lineup that day was significantly different than their current one. Third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. wasn’t on the team yet, while DJ LeMahieu, Trent Grisham, and Jose Trevino, none of whom are still starting, were included.</p><p>However, Yamamoto is capable of dominating anyone he faces. The Japanese international was 7-2 with a 3.00 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP in the regular season, although he has a 5.11 ERA in the playoffs.</p><p>Will Yamamoto rise to the occasion when it matters most?</p><h2><b>Yoshinobu Yamamoto holds Dodgers’ championship keys </b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Yoshinobu-Yamamoto.jpg"><figcaption>John Jones-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Los Angeles has a litany of starting pitching injuries, including Clayton Kershaw, Tony Gonsolin, and Tyler Glasnow. If Yamamoto struggles on Saturday, the Dodgers may not have the facilities to overcome it, especially if they falter in Game 1.</p><p>However, the rookie is<a href="https://twitter.com/snyyankees/status/1849895741164224905" rel="noopener"> maintaining a positive perspective</a>, via SNY.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">"I signed with the Dodgers because I really wanted to win. I get to play on this big stage in the World Series and play with these great teammates."</p><p>Yoshinobu Yamamoto on his World Series start: <a href="https://t.co/jYqaniDgBJ">pic.twitter.com/jYqaniDgBJ</a></p><p>— Yankees Videos (@snyyankees) <a href="https://twitter.com/snyyankees/status/1849895741164224905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>“I signed with the Dodgers because I really wanted to win,” Yamamoto said. “I get to play on this big stage in the World Series and play with great teammates.”</p><p>While the 28-year-old will see new faces like Chisholm and rookie catcher Austin Wells, there’s no big-leaguer alive that he can’t get out four times in a row.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto drops World Series gameplan for Yankees clash

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He grew up in a New York sports-heavy region in Connecticut and earned his journalism degree at the University of Rhode Island. His in-depth knowledge of two of the most passionate and raucous fan bases in the country gives him a truly unique writing voice.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Los Angeles Dodgers fans are exhaling now, but many of them were holding their breath during Game 5 of the National League Division Series. Two of LA’s stars looked completely relaxed as they fought to extend their season, however. Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a <a href="https://x.com/ClutchPoints/status/1844914223769677937" rel="noopener">unique and amusing interaction</a> that highlights the fun-loving personality of this team.</p><p>Before the Dodgers earned the right to face the New York Mets for the NL pennant, the Japanese talents broke out a dinosaur handshake, via ClutchPoints. With overwhelming pressure filling the stadium, the club’s dugout appeared to be overflowing with good vibes.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="et">Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto pulled out this HILARIOUS celebration 🦖</p><p>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MLB</a>)<br> <a href="https://t.co/fu2O1n1iDd">pic.twitter.com/fu2O1n1iDd</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1844914223769677937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 12, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Ohtani really committed to the celebration, while Yamaoto was understandably more reserved given that he was the Game 5 starting pitcher. It is a surreal moment for fans to see LA’s two most high-profile free agency signings palling around while wearing the Dodger Blue. They were brought in to help lift the team over the top in the playoffs, and Yamamoto did just that in the decisive clash.</p><p>The rookie right-hander finally figured out the Padres in 2024, pitching five scoreless innings and allowing just two hits. He handed the game over to the red-hot bullpen, and the relievers put a bow on <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/dodgers-news-freddie-freeman-brutally-honest-after-defeating-padres">the 2-0 victory</a>. Following an up-and-down year ravaged by injury, Yoshinobu Yamamoto rewarded the organization’s belief in him and delivered on the big stage.</p><h2><b>Will it be Shotime in NLCS?</b></h2><p>Shohei Ohtani is still waiting for his signature October moment. Although he set the tone in Game 1 with a three-run home run in the second inning, the runaway NL MVP batted just .200 in the series. He will look to reclaim his September form versus the Mets, starting on Sunday.</p><p>Maybe some good ole’ fashioned tomfoolery with his countryman and the rest of the team will allow Ohtani to get in the right mindset for Game 1 of the NL Championship Series.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto went viral for dinosaur celebration vs. Padres

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He has also worked at Spectrum News One in Albany, New York and with The Hockey Writers as a New York Islanders writer. Chris is originally from Connecticut and is a lifelong New York Yankees, Islanders, and Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres will play a do-or-die Game 5 of the NLDS on Friday. Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/dodgers-news-finally-name-game-5-starter-vs-padres">picked Yoshinobu Yamamoto to start the game</a> despite his poor first playoff start. He spoke on Friday afternoon about his decision to start Yamamoto and why the Dodgers <a href="https://x.com/BNightengale/status/1844835992169041952" rel="noopener">trust the</a> pitcher, per USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.</p><p>“Dodgers manager Dave Roberts on starting Yamamoto: ‘I feel that he’s ready for this moment….This is his time….I expect to win this game.'” Nightengale posted on social media. “Bottom line: This is the reason the Dodgers gave him a 12-year, $325 million contract and Yamamoto wanted the ball.”</p><p>The Dodgers signed Yamamoto to his first Major League contract after a professional career in Japan. The 26-year-old battled through injuries all season and only made 18 starts in his first North American season. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/dodgers-news-los-angeles-considering-bold-pitching-plan-for-game-5-vs-padres">Roberts mentioned the possibility of a bullpen</a> game or Jack Flaherty starting, but he decided on Yamamoto.</p><h2><b>The Dodgers’ season rides on Yoshinobu Yamamoto</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/10-05-24-yamamoto-image.jpeg"><figcaption>© Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Dodgers brought Yamamoto in on a massive contract to be their ace. While he did not fulfill that expectation for half of the season, he was very good when he did pitch. He had an ERA of exactly 3.00 which lands him with a 129 ERA+. Based on the regular season stats, this is a good choice but his first playoff start makes it a risky decision.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/dodgers-news-yoshinobu-yamamotos-nlds-message">Yamamoto started Game 1 for the Dodgers</a> and only made it three innings. He allowed five hits and five earned runs, including three runs in the top of the first inning. Los Angeles was able to fight back and knock Dylan Cease out of the game with a comparable stat line.</p><p>While they are coming off a bullpen game, no one pitched over 1.2 innings for the Dodgers on Wednesday. That means everyone is available for Roberts to pull the plug on Yamamoto early. That includes Jack Flaherty, who started Game 2.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2024 SEASON STATS
IP	ERA	K	WHIP	WINS
270	3.00	105	1.11	7

2024 SEASON STATS
IP	ERA	K	WHIP	WINS
270	3.00	105	1.11	7

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