WATCH: Standing Ovation for Yoshinobu Yamamoto After 9-K Gem Against Cubs
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ES Dodger Stadium erupted on Friday night as right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto walked off the mound to a standing ovation after delivering yet another dominant performance in Dodgers win over Cubs at home.
Facing the Chicago Cubs for the second time this season, Yamamoto pitched six scoreless innings, giving up just two hits, striking out nine, and walking only one. His efforts helped the Los Angeles Dodgers stay perfect at home with a 3-0 win.
The 25-year-old righty, now in his second MLB season, looked completely in control, mixing sharp fastballs with wicked breaking stuff that kept Cubs hitters guessing all night. With every strikeout, the crowd’s excitement grew, and when Yamamoto exited after the sixth, the fans rose to their feet to show their appreciation for what’s becoming a familiar sight — pure pitching dominance.
Offense and Closing Help Seal the Win
While Yamamoto silenced the Cubs’ bats, Tommy Edman provided the offensive punch, blasting a three-run homer that proved to be the difference in the game. On the back end, Tanner Scott took care of business in the ninth, delivering a perfect inning for his fourth save of the season.
A Red-Hot Start to 2025 for Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Yamamoto is off to an incredible start in Year 2 with the Dodgers. Through four starts, he’s posted a stellar 1.23 ERA across 22 innings, with outings that include:
- 5 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 4 K vs. Cubs
- 5 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 10 K vs. Tigers
- 6 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 5 K vs. Phillies
- 6 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 9 K vs. Cubs
He now improves to 2-1 on the season, and if he keeps pitching like this, it won’t be long before his name enters the early Cy Young conversation.
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