{
  "id": 960395,
  "title": "Yoshinobu Yamamoto helps the Dodgers beat the NL-leading Brewers 3-1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/yoshinobu-yamamoto-helps-the-dodgers-beat-the-nl-leading-brewers-3-1",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T05:04:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/yoshinobu-yamamoto-helps-dodgers-beat-050447823.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 in Friday night's National League matchup, reclaiming a one-game lead. Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a strong performance, striking out nine batters over six innings while allowing only one run. The Dodgers took an early lead as Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Andy Pages, and Tommy Edman contributed hits and scoring opportunities. The Brewers responded with a rally in the fifth inning, scoring two runs off Yamamoto. Andy Pages drove in the decisive run in the fifth inning, extending his season's home run tally to 20. Edwin Diaz secured the win as a reliever, loading the bases and shutting down the game in the ninth inning. Joey Ortiz provided an RBI for the Brewers. In the series, the Brewers secured a 5-4 victory in the opener on Friday night. Their ace, Robert Gasser, allowed three runs in 6 1/3 innings. The Dodgers will face hard-throwing Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski on Saturday night.",
  "summary": "Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out nine in six innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers moved back within a game of the National League-leading Milwaukee Brewers with a 3-1 victory Friday night. Yamamoto (12-7) allowed one run on four hits while striking out at least nine for the third time this season.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Yoshinobu Yamamoto helps the Dodgers beat the NL-leading Brewers 3-1",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/yoshinobu-yamamoto-helps-the-dodgers-beat-the-nl-leading-brewers-3-1-962219",
        "published": "2026-08-15T05:05:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Yoshinobu Yamamoto shines as Dodgers hold late 3-1 lead over Brewers to tie series",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/yoshinobu-yamamoto-shines-as-dodgers-hold-late-3-1-lead-over-brewers",
        "published": "2026-08-15T05:06:06.000Z"
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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."
}