Tag: Yamamoto
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Yamamoto Wasn’t Supposed to Pitch in Game 7, Yet He Won the World Series
Setting the stage: a last‑minute decision The World Series has a way of rewriting narratives in dramatic fashion, and Game 7 proved no exception. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a cornerstone of the pitching staff, was declared unfit to pitch after his decisive win in Game 6 against the Toronto Blue Jays. With the series tied and a…
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The Unlikely Friendship Behind the Dodgers’ NLCS Dominance
Introduction: A Spring Training Bond Becomes Championship Fuel In a season defined by front-office moves and statistical innovations, two pitchers formed an unlikely bond that has become the heartbeat of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ postseason surge. Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, each an elite talent in his own right, cultivated a daily breakfast routine during…
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Yamamoto’s Complete-Game Mastery Lifts Dodgers to NLCS Game 2 Win
Yamamoto makes history with a complete-game victory Yoshinobu Yamamoto authored one of the most telling performances of the current postseason, delivering MLB’s first postseason complete game since 2017 and the Dodgers’ first since 2004. In Game 2 of the National League Championship Series, the 27-year-old right-hander didn’t need fireworks or a loud celebration to realize…
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Yamamoto’s Complete-Game Masterclass Sends Dodgers to NLCS Game 2 Win
Yamamoto Quietly Seals a Historic NLCS Win In a night that demanded fireworks, Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered something far rarer: a complete-game gem in the postseason. The Dodgers ace didn’t roar or pump his fist after the final out. He walked off the mound, removed his glove with a calm efficiency, and waited to let the…