Los Angeles, CA – Japanese pitching sensation Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a masterful performance to help the Los Angeles Dodgers end their four-game losing streak, leading the team to a thrilling 4-3 extra-inning victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks and setting a new tone for their season.
Yamamoto – The Ace Steps Up When It Matters Most
After struggling in his previous two starts, Yamamoto made critical adjustments and returned to dominant form. He pitched seven scoreless innings, holding Arizona hitless until the seventh.
Key stats from his performance:
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ERA (Earned Run Average): Down to 1.86
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WHIP (Walks + Hits per Inning Pitched): 0.91
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Opponent batting average: Just .172 – best in the National League
High-Drama Finish in Extra Innings
The game remained tense through the late innings. Gabriel Moreno tied it up for Arizona with a clutch home run in the ninth, followed by another homer from Corbin Carroll in the tenth to give the Diamondbacks the lead.
But the Dodgers fought back in spectacular fashion:
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Tommy Edman hit a game-tying RBI double
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Will Smith drove in the tying run after being hit by a pitch with the bases loaded
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Max Muncy sealed the comeback win with a walk-off sacrifice fly
Postgame Reactions and Outlook
Yamamoto’s return to form couldn’t have come at a better time. His composure under pressure and ability to shut down elite lineups proves he’s the Dodgers’ true ace for the 2025 season.
This victory not only breaks the losing streak but gives the Dodgers the momentum they desperately needed to regain control of their campaign.
