Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws complete game as Dodgers beat Yankees 8-2 in doubleheader opener

A rainout on Saturday reshaped the Los Angeles Dodgers–New York Yankees series into a split‑day doubleheader on Sunday, July 19 2026 at Yankee Stadium. In the first game, Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered his first regular‑season complete game, a four‑hit shutout that allowed just two runs and earned seven strikeouts with no walks. The Dodgers broke the game open in the fifth inning, adding five runs, and held on for an 8‑2 victory. Key offensive contributions came from Trent Grisham’s leadoff homer, Andy Pages’ RBI double, Shohei Ohtani’s RBI double, Freddie Freeman’s RBI single, Teoscar Hernández’s RBI double and Tommy Edman’s two‑run single. Yankees starter Cam Schlittler took the loss after giving up three runs over 4⅓ innings.

The nightcap saw the Yankees bounce back, splitting the doubleheader 2‑1 after Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a walk‑off home run in the eighth inning. The schedule change also shifted broadcast assignments, with the early game on YES Network and the night game on NBC/Peacock. The series highlights the impact of weather‑induced schedule adjustments and showcases Yamamoto’s emerging dominance in the major leagues.