Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches 6.1 innings in Dodgers win over Pirates

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched 6.1 innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Pittsburgh Pirates, allowing two runs on five hits with nine strikeouts. Despite a strong performance that included two consecutive quality starts, Yamamoto did not receive the win after the Dodgers surrendered the lead in the eighth inning. The Dodgers eventually secured a 5-4 walk-off victory in extra innings.

Following the game, Yamamoto expressed frustration over being unable to pitch deeper into the game to secure his 13th win of the season. He also highlighted his strong rapport with catcher Hunter Feduccia, noting their effective communication regarding the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system. Yamamoto stated, “I trust him very much, and the ABS success rate is great; it is really helping me a lot.”