Tag: Yoshinobu Yamamoto
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Yamamoto wasn’t supposed to pitch in Game 7. And then he won the World Series
Background: A roster complication becomes a historic moment The Dodgers faced a tense crossroads heading into Game 7 of the World Series. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the club’s prized right-handed ace, had battled through the postseason with impressive efficiency, but Game 7 statistik and strategic notes suggested the team might hold him back. Reports in the days…
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Yamamoto wasn’t Supposed to Pitch in Game 7. And Then He Won the World Series
Overview: An Unexpected Pivot in the World Series In a World Series where every pitch can decide a legend, Yoshinobu Yamamoto found himself at the heart of a dramatic, unforeseen turn. After a dominant win against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 6, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts declared Yamamoto unfit to pitch again that series.…
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Yamamoto to Start 2025 World Series Game 6 for Dodgers: A High-Stakes Turn in LA’s Tilt
Introduction: A Decisive moment for the Dodgers With the 2025 World Series hanging in the balance, the Los Angeles Dodgers handed the ball to Yoshinobu Yamamoto for Game 6, a bold decision that could seal the franchise’s latest championship bid. After a season marked by strategic rotations and bullpen depth, the Dodgers’ trust in Yamamoto…
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Yamamoto to Start 2025 World Series Game 6 for Dodgers
Dodgers name Yoshinobu Yamamoto to start World Series Game 6 Two days after delivering a complete game on 105 pitches, Yoshinobu Yamamoto was handed the ball for Game 6 of the 2025 World Series, a pivotal decision that underscored Los Angeles’ reliance on a rookie-turned-ace. With the bullpen exhausted and a championship within reach, the…
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Yamamoto to Start Game 6 of the 2025 World Series for Dodgers
Dodgers lean on Yamamoto for Game 6 In a dramatic turn two days after Yoshinobu Yamamoto fired a complete game on 105 pitches, Los Angeles has tapped the ace for a decisive moment in the 2025 World Series. With the Dodgers’ bullpen exhausted after a grueling stretch, the plan is simple: lean on Yamamoto’s steady…
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Unlikely Friendship Powers Dodgers to NLCS Dominance
Two Aces, One Unlikely Bond The Dodgers have not just leaned on talent this October; they’ve thrived on a bond forged in spring, a daily exchange that has become the backbone of Los Angeles’ playoff surge. Blake Snell, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, sought out Yoshinobu Yamamoto at breakfast during spring training. The ritual…
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The unlikely friendship powering the Dodgers to NLCS dominance
The unlikely pairing at the heart of a Dodgers surge In Milwaukee, a quiet ritual that began in spring training has become a driving force behind the Dodgers’ late-season surge. Blake Snell, a two-time Cy Young winner, sought out Yoshinobu Yamamoto at breakfast, starting a routine that has evolved into a strategic alliance on the…
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Yamamoto Completes Game: Dodgers Clinch NLCS Game 2 with Complete-Game Gem
Yamamoto Delivers a Complete Game in the NLCS, Stuns the Baseball World In a postseason moment that felt pulled from a different era, Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched MLB’s first postseason complete game since 2017, guiding the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series.…
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Yamamoto Leads Dodgers to NLDS; Can Sasaki Stop Eighth
Yamamoto’s Masterful Outing Lifts Dodgers to NLDS In a rare indoor celebration after a tense clinching win, the Dodgers toasted their advancement to the National League Division Series. The scene inside the team’s practice facility was low-key compared with a traditional champagne bath, but the mood was unmistakably triumphant. Shohei Ohtani, Roki Sasaki, and others…