Will Smith's role drew attention after Yamamoto's short NLCS outing

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  Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto lasted only 2⅔ innings in NLCS Game 2 on Monday.

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  His outing was as long as his scoreless, 34-pitch relief appearance in Game 7 of the World Series last year.

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  Will Smith’s role in the game drew attention.

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  The article headline says Smith altered the course of the game to Yamamoto’s detriment.

Who

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a Dodgers right-hander, and Will Smith.

What

Yamamoto lasted only 2⅔ innings in NLCS Game 2. Smith’s role drew attention.

When

Monday; the article was published on October 13, 2026.

Where

Not stated.

Why

The headline says Smith altered the course of the game to Yamamoto’s detriment; further details are not stated.

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