Yamamoto’s Brilliance Keeps Dodgers’ World Series Hopes Alive
It’s been quite the storybook run for Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and his latest performance in the World Series has just added another incredible chapter. In Game 2 of the MLB World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers bounced back with a commanding 5–1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays, leveling the series at one game apiece. And at the heart of that victory was the remarkable right arm of Yamamoto.
The Japanese pitcher once again proved why he’s been one of the most dominant forces in baseball this postseason. He threw his second straight complete game—something that hasn’t been done in the MLB playoffs since Curt Schilling pulled it off back in 2001. Yamamoto needed only 105 pitches to silence Toronto’s hitters, going the distance with precision, poise, and an unshakable calm that’s quickly becoming his trademark.
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From the first inning, the Dodgers looked sharper and more focused. Will Smith, who’s been swinging one of the hottest bats in this World Series, drove in Freddie Freeman early to give L.A. a quick 1–0 lead. But the Blue Jays responded in the third when Alejandro Kirk’s sacrifice fly brought George Springer home, tying things up. For a while, it looked like this one was heading for another nail-biting finish.
Toronto’s ace Kevin Gausman was equally impressive early on—after giving up that opening run, he retired 17 straight Dodgers. But in the seventh inning, the game shifted. Smith and Max Muncy both sent solo shots soaring over the left-field fence, giving the Dodgers a 3–1 cushion and electrifying their dugout. From there, L.A. never looked back.
By the eighth inning, the Blue Jays started to unravel. A wild pitch allowed another run to score, and then Smith—who was absolutely locked in—drove in his third RBI of the night, sealing the 5–1 win. What made it even more impressive was that the Dodgers didn’t have to use their bullpen at all. After a rough outing in Game 1, Yamamoto’s complete-game gem gave his relievers a much-needed rest before the series shifts to Los Angeles.
Now, with the series tied 1–1, all eyes are on Game 6, where Yamamoto will once again take the mound against Gausman in what promises to be a pitcher’s duel for the ages. The Blue Jays have the home crowd and momentum from earlier wins, but as we’ve seen before, Yamamoto thrives under pressure. He’s not just pitching; he’s making history—one dominant outing at a time.
If Toronto wants to clinch, they’ll need to strike early, because once Yamamoto settles in, it’s nearly impossible to break through. For Dodgers fans, hope is alive and well—and it’s wearing number 18.
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