Yoshinobu Yamamoto has put up a sparkling 1.95 ERA this August, yet he has only a 1-2 record to show for it. Talk about a raw deal! It’s wild how a guy can be dealing like that and still struggle to get wins, but that’s exactly what’s been happening with the Dodgers’ offense when he’s on the bump. They’ve only managed to score three or more runs behind him twice in his last six starts. Five of those games were decided by just one run, meaning Yamamoto has had zero margin for error.
Another Start, Another Pitching Masterclass?
Look at Yamamoto’s last outing against the Braves. He went 6 1/3 innings, allowing just a leadoff homer to Drake Baldwin. That’s it! After that, he was locked in, going toe-to-toe with Chris Sale. And what did Sale do? He completely shut down the Dodgers, pitching a complete game shutout. Seriously, the Dodgers couldn’t muster a thing against him. It’s a stark reminder of the run support issue that has plagued Yamamoto throughout most of his career, and especially this August. When your starter is giving you that kind of performance, you absolutely have to back him up.
Dodgers Face Cardinals Bullpen; Yamamoto Looks For Support
On Wednesday, Yamamoto gets another shot against the Cardinals, and the good news is he’s faced them twice before and hasn’t allowed a single run in 11 innings pitched. That’s some serious confidence going into this game! The Dodgers offense actually showed up on Tuesday night, putting up eight runs. But even that wasn’t enough, thanks to terrible pitching from Eric Lauer and the guys who followed him. If the bats can just bring even half of that energy on Wednesday, Yamamoto should be in a pretty good spot. The Cardinals’ bullpen should be fresh, too. Ryan Fernandez threw 1.2 innings Tuesday night, but everyone else in the ‘pen has seen limited action. It’s time for the offense to finally show up for their ace.
Yamamoto takes the mound against the Cardinals tonight, 7:10 p.m. at Dodger Stadium. Can the Dodgers finally give him the run support he deserves? It’s not just about his stats, it’s about getting this guy the wins he’s earned.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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