Yoshinobu Yamamoto put on a historic display in Los Angeles’ Game 3 win over the Braves, propelling the Dodgers to victory with a performance that shattered MLB records. The Dodgers ace delivered another epic showing on Tuesday night, reaffirming his status as baseball’s best big-game pitcher.
Yamamoto’s Game 3 Gem Leaves Braves Reeling
Yamamoto absolutely dealt against Atlanta, stepping up after Tarik Skubal had already impressed two games prior. But Yamamoto did him one better, turning in a stat line that was genuinely historic. The man pitched 7.0 innings, giving up just one earned run on four hits, one walk, and racking up 10 strikeouts. His ERA for the outing was a ridiculous 1.29. What’s wild is that this specific final line,7.0 innings, 10 strikeouts, sub-two walks, and throwing under 100 pitches,hadn’t been seen since pitch tracking kicked off in 1988, according to Opta. It was a clinic, plain and simple, a testament to his “daredevil” style and one of the filthiest pitch repertoires we’ve ever seen.
An Unstoppable Postseason Run for the Dodgers’ Ace
Yamamoto isn’t just showing up; he’s showing off when it matters most. This wasn’t a fluke; it was his fifth-straight postseason appearance where he’s earned a win while not allowing more than one run or one walk. Think about that for a second. Opta confirms no other pitcher in MLB history has pulled off that feat. Before this Game 3 gem, Yamamoto already sported a glittering 2.25 ERA with 48 strikeouts over 56.0 innings pitched across 10 postseason starts, with a 7-1 record. He’s a perennial Cy Young contender for a reason, rocking a sizzling 2.61 ERA and 159 ERA+ across three seasons with the Dodgers. He even anchored Los Angeles’ rotation during their run to the 2025 title, picking up World Series MVP honors along the way. When the lights are brightest, Yamamoto just tends to improve on those already insane metrics.
What’s next for Yamamoto? If Tuesday night was any indication, we’re watching a pitcher who only gets better when the pressure is on. He’s already anchored a World Series title run, and with performances like this, you have to wonder what else he’s got up his sleeve for the rest of this postseason.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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