{
  "id": 12329086,
  "title": "Baseball: Dodgers ace Yamamoto determined to deliver Game 3 win in Atlanta",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/baseball-dodgers-ace-yamamoto-determined-to-deliver-game-3-win-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T07:20:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Mainichi",
    "slug": "the-mainichi",
    "url": "https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20261006/p2g/00m/0sp/032000c"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Los Angeles Dodgers' pitching star Yoshinobu Yamamoto expressed determination to secure a win in Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves. The pivotal series is tied 1-1, and Yamamoto is slated to make his first postseason start for the Dodgers against Braves ace Chris Sale on Tuesday in Atlanta. The reigning World Series MVP emphasized the importance of the game, stating, \"I think it will be an important game that could affect the momentum of the series. I just want to do everything I can to help us win.\"\n\nYamamoto, who faced Sale in Atlanta in August, allowed one run in 6-2/3 innings but took the loss as Sale threw a complete-game shutout. Despite past frustration, Yamamoto emphasized staying focused on the upcoming challenge. He also noted, \"I just want to stay focused.\"\n\nShohei Ohtani, the four-time MVP, worked out indoors ahead of the crucial game. The veteran has struggled with injuries and has not hit a homer since August 18. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts hinted at the possibility of moving Ohtani down in the batting order, emphasizing that any decision would be made with Ohtani's best interests in mind. Roberts affirmed, \"Every conversation I've had with him is whatever's best for the team, he's all-in on.\"",
  "summary": "ATLANTA (Kyodo) -- Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto said Monday he is determined to deliver a win in a crucial Game 3 of the Nation",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}