Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the 28-year-old reigning World Series MVP, is absolutely carving up the postseason, sporting an unbelievable 8-1 record with a 2.14 ERA over 11 career playoff appearances. This dude is already a legend in the making. He just completely dominated the Braves in Game 3 of the NLDS, tossing seven innings of one-run ball, allowing just four hits, and striking out 10 batters to tie his postseason high. He straight-up outdueled Chris Sale in that one, and now it’s the Brewers’ turn to try and solve him.
Game 1 Shocker and What It Means For The Bullpens
Everyone was probably thinking the hitters would get a break after facing aces like Tarik Skubal and Jacob Misiorowski in Game 1. But nope, Game 2 is still gonna be a pitching clinic with Yamamoto taking the mound against Milwaukee’s Logan Henderson. So, don’t expect fireworks from the bats today. These are some legit arms, folks.
The Brewers snagged Game 1 with a tight 2-1 victory, which was a pretty big deal considering they had lost seven straight playoff games to L.A. before Sunday. They even pulled it off despite “the Miz” only going 4.1 innings. That win totally flipped the series line too. Before Game 1, the Dodgers were sitting at -160, with the Brewers at +130. Now? Milwaukee is favored at -130, and the Dodgers are at +110. Talk about a quick shift in momentum. Oh, and heads up, there’s no game on Tuesday, so expect both bullpens to get used liberally today if needed. Coaches aren’t gonna hold back.
Yamamoto’s Playoff Legend Grows, And The Bettors Are Noticing
Yamamoto was solid in the 2026 regular season, putting up a 14-9 record with a 2.53 ERA. But in the playoffs? He just hits a different gear. That 8-1 record and 2.14 ERA over 11 appearances is just insane. He’s making it look easy out there.
The betting world is clearly on notice, too. The Dodgers are at -137 via DraftKings for today’s game, and a massive 89% of the handle and 77% of the bets are coming in on L.A. Plus, there’s a decent lean on the Under 6.5. This whole NLCS between the Dodgers and Brewers is a rare treat, marking only the eighth time since the postseason expanded in 1995 that the two best records in MLB are clashing. The last time that happened was five years ago, when the 107-win Giants faced the 106-win Dodgers in the NLDS. This is high-stakes baseball, pure and simple.
So tonight, with the series tied 1-0 after that Game 1 nail-biter, it’s Yamamoto taking the mound hoping to tie this thing up for the Dodgers. Will the Brewers be able to silence the World Series MVP, or will he add another chapter to his playoff legend? Tune into FOX at 5 PM ET. This series is just getting started!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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