Yamamoto Shines in Dodger Stadium Debut Despite Team Loss
March 31, 2024
Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered an impressive performance in his Dodger Stadium debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers, pitching five scoreless innings.
Yamamoto allowed just two hits and no runs against the St. Louis Cardinals, demonstrating his potential in Major League Baseball.
Despite Yamamoto's strong showing, the Dodgers experienced a close 6-5 loss in the game.
Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts and superstar Shohei Ohtani both praised Yamamoto, emphasizing his positive impact and the team's intent to support him more in the future.
Yamamoto's performance is seen as living up to the high expectations of his 12-year, $325 million contract with the Dodgers.
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AP News • Mar 31, 2024
Yamamoto pitches 5 scoreless innings in rain-interrupted Dodger Stadium debut
ESPN • Mar 31, 2024
Yoshinobu Yamamoto sharp after rocky debut, but Dodgers lose - ESPN
Bleacher Report • Mar 31, 2024
Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers Manager Praise Yamamoto After 1st Home Start of $325M Contract
CBSSports.com • Mar 31, 2024
Yoshinobu Yamamoto bounces back in second MLB start, Dodger Stadium debut after disastrous first showing