A rare and shocking stinker from Yoshinobu Yamamoto, combined with another no-show from the offense, puts Dodgers into 0-2 hole in NLCS vs. Brewers
Yamamoto threw just 2 2/3 innings in Game 2, marking the shortest outing of his postseason career.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Los Angeles Dodgers' ace, delivered a disastrous performance in the second game of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers, leading to the Dodgers' 0-2 deficit. The 2025 World Series MVP went just two and two-thirds innings, allowing three earned runs. He expressed confusion over his poor outing, stating he needed to review the video footage.
The Dodgers, who had been back-to-back champions, are now facing elimination from the series. Manager Dave Roberts attributed the loss to both the starting pitcher and the bullpen, while Mookie Betts noted Yamamoto's typically metronomic performance had faltered. The Brewers' offense was largely responsible for the Dodgers' struggles, as they outlasted the Dodgers' pitching and capitalized on some errors.
The absence of Shohei Ohtani and Kyle Smith, who went 0-for-8, further hampered the Dodgers' chances.
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