Yoshinobu Yamamoto Shines in Game 2 World Series Debut, Dodgers Lead Yankees 4-1

Oct 27, 2024, 02:13 AM

Yoshinobu Yamamoto made a stellar debut in the World Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Pitching against the New York Yankees in Game 2, Yamamoto delivered an impressive performance, going 6.1 innings while allowing just one hit, a solo home run by Juan Soto. He struck out four batters, including Aaron Judge multiple times, and walked two. Yamamoto retired the last 11 batters he faced, showcasing his efficiency with 86 pitches, 54 of which were strikes. He generated 12 whiffs on the day. The Dodgers led the Yankees 4-1 by the time Yamamoto exited the game to a standing ovation at Dodger Stadium.