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Yamamoto takes the mound as Dodgers trail Brewers 1-0 in NLCS
The Los Angeles Dodgers will start Yoshinobu Yamamoto against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series on Monday.
The Dodgers trail 1-0 in the best-of-seven series and are looking to even it.
Yamamoto has an 8-1 record in 11 postseason appearances, and the Dodgers have won 10 of those games.
Since allowing five earned runs in his first playoff start in 2024, he has posted a 1.50 ERA over 60 postseason innings.
He has also pitched deep into games, including two complete games last postseason.
Yamamoto was named World Series MVP in 2025 after helping the Dodgers win the title.
His strong playoff record has made him a key choice for the Dodgers when they need a win.
He is scheduled to start Game 2 against the Brewers.
The Dodgers trail the Brewers 1-0 in the best-of-seven National League Championship Series.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is scheduled to start Game 2 on Monday as the Dodgers try to even the series.
Yamamoto struck out 10 and allowed one run over seven innings in Game 3 of the Dodgers’ previous series against Atlanta.
He has an 8-1 record in 11 playoff appearances, and the Dodgers have won 10 of those games.
He was named World Series MVP in 2025.
- Who
- The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is starting for the Dodgers.
- What
- The Dodgers are trying to even the NLCS after losing Game 1.
- When
- Monday, October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- The Dodgers trail 1-0 in the best-of-seven series and are trying to even it.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Yamamoto struck out 10 and allowed one run over seven innings in Game 3 of the NLDS against Atlanta.
The Dodgers closed out the Braves.
Yamamoto is scheduled to start Game 2 of the NLCS as the Dodgers trail the Brewers 1-0.
- Series score
- Brewers lead the best-of-seven NLCS 1-0
- Game 2 starter
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto
- NLDS Game 3
- 10 strikeouts and one run allowed over seven innings
- Playoff record
- 8-1 in 11 appearances
- World Series MVP
- 2025
What people are saying
It's probably not fair to say that I expect that out of him because that's a really great performance. But it's not surprising at all.
I personally wanted him going Game 1 just because he's the guy, and I have a lot of respect for everything he's done here, especially in the postseason.
Sources
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